Title: The Spanish conquest of the Inca empire /
Authors: Koch, Peter O., 1953-
Publisher: McFarland & Co.,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Peru History
Abstract: "A study of the first encounters between Spanish explorers and the indigenous tribes of the Americas, this work focuses on the life and times of Francisco Pizarro and his quest to locate the legendary wealth of a region the Spaniards called Peru. Chapters devoted to Inca history provide an overview of the vast empire that the conquistadors forged"--Provided by publisher.
Contents: A fire that burns deep -- In search of Birú -- A second chance -- A test of will -- Inca heritage -- The empire of the sun -- Return of the prodigal son -- The third voyage -- Civil war -- Pizarro's march to Cajamarca -- The capture of the Inca -- The ransom of an empire -- Laying claim to Cuzco -- The revolt of the Incas -- The return of Almagro -- The war of the Spaniards -- The end of an era.