William Prescott Books

William Hickling Prescott was an American historian whose work centered on the 16th century. Despite health challenges, he forged a career in historiography, becoming renowned for his meticulously researched accounts of the conquest of Mexico and Peru. His scholarship is distinguished by its rigorous use of original sources, earning him a reputation as the first scientific American historian. He stands as a significant figure in American historical writing.

History of the Conquest of Peru
With a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas
532 pages
19 hours of reading
The book offers an in-depth examination of the Incan Empire's political, religious, and social structures before Spanish colonization. It chronicles the dramatic events of the conquest, detailing how the Spanish overcame the vast and sophisticated civilization of the Incas. Through this analysis, readers gain insights into the complexities of the empire and the impact of European colonization on South America.
Entdeckung und Eroberung von Peru
Entdeckung und Eroberung von Mexiko
Die Eroberung Mexikos
Die Eroberung von Peru
Der Untergang der indianischen Kultur
Die Eroberung Mexikos durch Ferdinand Cortez
La mort de l'Empire Azteque
Die Eroberung Perus