The History Of South America: From The Discovery Of The New World By Columbus, To The Conquest Of Peru By Pizarro (1830)

by William Grimshaw

Book Overview

The History of South America: From the Discovery of the New World by Columbus, to the Conquest of Peru by Pizarro (1830) is a comprehensive account of the events that took place in South America during the period of European colonization. The book is written by William Grimshaw, an English historian who lived during the 19th century.The book begins with the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World in 1492 and covers the subsequent expeditions and conquests by Spanish explorers and conquistadors. Grimshaw provides detailed accounts of the interactions between the Spanish and the indigenous peoples of South America, including the Inca Empire and the various tribes of the Amazon.The book also covers the establishment of Spanish colonies in South America, including those in present-day Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. Grimshaw discusses the various challenges faced by the Spanish in establishing and maintaining these colonies, including conflicts with indigenous peoples, disease, and political instability.The latter part of the book focuses on the conquest of Peru by Francisco Pizarro and his army. Grimshaw provides a detailed account of the battles and negotiations that led to the fall of the Inca Empire and the establishment of Spanish rule in Peru.Overall, The History of South America: From the Discovery of the New World by Columbus, to the Conquest of Peru by Pizarro (1830) provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the early history of South America. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the region, as well as for scholars and students of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104393409
• ISBN13: 9781104393403
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"