The War of Chupas

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cieza de León, Pedro de, 1518-1554

Contributor:

Markham, Clements R., Sir (Clements Robert), 1830-1916

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The War of Chupas" by Pedro de Cieza de León is a historical account written in the early 17th century. This work delves into the events surrounding the civil wars in Peru, particularly focusing on the conflicts between notable figures such as Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro. The narrative offers detailed observations from a firsthand perspective, illustrating the political turmoil and dynamics of power during a significant period in the history of Peru. At the start of the narrative, Cieza de León sets the stage by introducing the context of Pizarro's endeavors to maintain control over the newly acquired territories and manage relations with the native populations. The chapters outline early actions, such as Pizarro's attempts to forge peace with the Inca Manco Yupanqui and his plans to establish the city of Arequipa. Additionally, the text describes the early expedition undertakings by Jorge Robledo and others, highlighting interactions with indigenous chiefs, the establishment of settlements, and the precarious balance of cooperation and conflict between Spanish settlers and native tribes. The opening lays the groundwork for understanding the complex, often violent, realities of colonial governance and conquest in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Karin Spence, missing pages available from HathiTrust Digital Library, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-02-02