02294cam a22003253u 4500 74920 UtSlPG 20260610134732.0 m cr n 260607r20241894utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PQ Alonso de la Avecilla, Pablo, 1810-1860 La conquista del Perú. German Die Eroberung von Peru Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-12-17 Richard Illner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Die Eroberung von Peru: Historische Originalnovelle" by Alonso de la Avecilla is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, focusing on the motivations and actions of key figures such as Francisco Pizarro and the cultural implications of their actions. The narrative appears to delve into both the valor and the brutality of the Spanish conquests against the backdrop of the richness of Peruvian civilization. At the start of the novel, the editor notes the historical context of the sixteenth century in Europe, highlighting the socio-political climate that propelled the Spanish explorers to the Americas. The opening reflects on the complexities of religious fanaticism, European arrogance, and the dire consequences of colonial endeavors as depicted through the lens of Columbus's expeditions, leading to the imminent arrival of Pizarro in Peru. As Pizarro and his companions set their sights on the riches of Peru, the narrative prompts readers to consider the cultural ignorance and condescension displayed by the Spaniards toward the indigenous population, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Erfurt, Zürich, Leipzig: Verlag von Eduard Moos, 1894 Peru -- History -- Conquest, 1522-1548 -- Fiction Knabenhans, Adolf https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74920 115645 115645