02055cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500010001051000043001152450096001582500069002542640051003233000047003743360026004213370026004473380036004735000031005095201073005405340045016136530043016586530010017018560042017111323UtSlPG20260610133043.0mcr n260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF34011 aPrescott, William Hickling,d1796-185910aHistory of the Conquest of Peru :bWith a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas  a(See also #1209, a slightly different version without footnotes) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1998  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1998-05-01  a"History of the Conquest of Peru" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, discussing both the indigenous civilization of the Incas and the subsequent turmoil among the Spanish conquerors following the fall of their empire.   The beginning of this volume sets the stage by delving into the rich cultural and political landscape of the Incan civilization at its height, emphasizing its achievements in governance and industry despite the geographical challenges posed by the Andean mountains. Prescott introduces significant figures and explores the historical context, detailing how the Incas united various tribes under a complex, centralized system. Moreover, he highlights the author's deep reliance on primary sources, showcasing Prescott's aim to create a nuanced narrative that respects the intricacies of Incan society while recounting the conquests that ultimately led to their downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPeru -- History -- Conquest, 1522-1548  aIncas40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1323