History of the Conquest of Peru
by Prescott, William H
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/None
- Seller
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Mena, Arkansas, United States
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About This Item
1874 , Popular Edition
Considered one of the greatest historical works on the Spanish in America.
Historical account of Peru in the late 1800's
Beautiful burgundy covers, all over arabesque designs blocked in blind and lettered and decorated in gilt long the spine. Clean and crisp internally. No dj as issued
Very Good/none
After favorable reception of his first books Prescott set out to write about the history of the Spanish conquest of the Incas of Peru. The Incas contact with the devastatingly powerful empire of Spain, one of the most epic confrontations in the annals of human history.
Prescotts rendering of the story has always been considered one of the great historical works on the Spanish in America and one of the great works in American history.
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- Bookseller
- Supercalifabulistic Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 228
- Title
- History of the Conquest of Peru
- Author
- Prescott, William H
- Format/Binding
- Original hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- None
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1874
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Peru, Incas, History, Spanish Conquest, American History, Prescott
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiques & Collectibles; History; Vintage;
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