History of Central America, Volume 2, 1530-1800 : The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 7

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"History of Central America, Volume 2, 1530-1800" by Hubert Howe Bancroft is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration and documentation of the events surrounding the Spanish conquests and colonization efforts in Central America during the specified time period, focusing particularly on notable figures like Francisco Pizarro and the impact of their actions on indigenous societies. Bancroft's work provides a detailed overview of the political and social dynamics of the era, enriching readers' understanding of this pivotal chapter in Latin American history. At the start of the volume, the narrative introduces Francisco Pizarro, detailing his tumultuous origins and character as a ruthless conqueror of Peru. The opening discusses Pizarro's early life, including his humble beginnings and his rise to power through opportunism and violence, culminating in his exploits against the Incan Empire during a time of civil strife. The elaborate descriptions of his expeditions, the treachery involved in seizing Atahualpa, the Inca ruler, and the ensuing events illustrate the bloody and ambitious undertakings of the Spanish conquerors and set the stage for the exploration of Central America's complex colonial history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-01-11