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Presents the history of Peru that is based largely on interviews with Pedro de Cieza de Leun's conquistador compatriots, as well as with Indian informants knowledgeable of the Incan past.

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“Even those outside the specialty of Peruvian history will welcome the publication of this translation, as it provides a window into the conquest era written by a Spaniard who was both conscientious about the material and a shrewd observer.”—Susan Ramirez, DePaul University
“This volume contains a wealth of detail about the conquest of Peru, revealing both the insights of a keen mind and invaluable first-hand accounts of the events covered.”—Roland Hamilton, San Jose State University

The Discovery and Conquest of Peru

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    A Paperback by Pedro De Cieza De Leon, Noble David Cook, Alexandra Parma Cook

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      Publisher: MD - Duke University Press
      Publication Date: 2/11/1999 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780822321460, 978-0822321460
      ISBN10: 0822321467

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Presents the history of Peru that is based largely on interviews with Pedro de Cieza de Leun's conquistador compatriots, as well as with Indian informants knowledgeable of the Incan past.

      Trade Review
      “Even those outside the specialty of Peruvian history will welcome the publication of this translation, as it provides a window into the conquest era written by a Spaniard who was both conscientious about the material and a shrewd observer.”—Susan Ramirez, DePaul University
      “This volume contains a wealth of detail about the conquest of Peru, revealing both the insights of a keen mind and invaluable first-hand accounts of the events covered.”—Roland Hamilton, San Jose State University

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