History of the Conquest of Peru

Prescott's classic work presents a detailed and vivid account of the Spanish conquest of Peru in the 16th century. Drawing on primary sources and eyewitness accounts, this book offers a compelling and sweeping narrative of the clash of civilizations that shaped the course of South American history.

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