They Thought They Were Gods

Set against the backdrop of the Spanish invasion of Peru, the narrative chronicles the resistance led by Manco Inca Yupanqui following the death of the last great Inca, Huayna Capac. The story spans from 1528, marked by the introduction of smallpox by the Spanish, to 1548, culminating in the execution of Don Gonzalo Pizarro for treason after his failed rebellion. It captures the clash of cultures and the struggle for power during a pivotal period in South American history.