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100	1		_aPrescott, William Hickling, _d1796-1859
245	1	0	_aHistory of the Conquest of Peru : _bWith a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas
250			_a(See also #1209, a slightly different version without footnotes)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1998
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1998-05-01
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPeru -- History -- Conquest, 1522-1548
653			_aIncas
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1323
999			_c43439 _d43439