02487cam a22003133u 4500 61088 UtSlPG 20260610134416.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Marmontel, Jean-François, 1723-1799 Œuvres complètes de Marmontel, tome 8 : Les Incas, ou la destruction de l'empire du Pérou Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-01-03 Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Œuvres complètes de Marmontel, tome 8" by Jean-François Marmontel is a historical narrative written in the early 19th century. This volume, titled "Les Incas, ou La destruction de l'empire du Pérou," explores the tragic events surrounding the fall of the Inca Empire, particularly the conflict between the rulers Huascar and Atahualpa, and the devastating effects of Spanish colonization. The text delves into themes such as power, oppression, the clash of cultures, and the role of fanaticism in historical atrocities. The opening of this work sets a dramatic stage, as it describes the prosperous yet fragile state of the Inca Empire just before its decline. It introduces key characters, including Huascar, the rightful king of Cusco, who feels threatened by his half-brother Atahualpa's claim to the throne. The narrative also presents a vivid depiction of a significant religious festival, elaborating on the reverence the Incas held for their sun god, as well as the socio-political dynamics at play within the empire. Additionally, the text foreshadows the external threat posed by the Spanish conquerors and sets a tone of impending doom, as it juxtaposes the beauty and order of the Inca civilization with the barbarity that will be brought upon it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Peru -- History -- Conquest, 1522-1548 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61088 101914 101914