It cost Peru! Report on the discovery and conquest of the kingdoms of Peru
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It cost Peru! Report on the discovery and conquest of the kingdoms of Peru
39.99 €
This book by Andrei Kofman, a renowned specialist in Latin American history and literature, recounts the Spanish conquest of Peru and the subsequent rebellions and civil strife that rocked Spain's richest colony. The incredible adventure of conquering Peru resonated loudly across Europe and became part of proverbs and sayings. One of these, denoting something extremely valuable and profitable, literally reads: "It's worth Peru."
Slightly modified, this proverb served as the book's title, the irony of which lies in the fact that all the major conquerors of Peru paid in full for their good fortune, and, in addition, several thousand conquistadors lost their lives in the suppression of Indian rebellions and the so-called "civil wars."
The uniqueness of this book lies in its recounting of Peru's early colonial history from the perspective of the participants themselves. The book is based on a lengthy and vivid chronicle written by Francisco Pizarro's cousin, Pedro Pizarro, whom the conqueror of Peru took as his page. This chronicle is accompanied by fragments of other texts that either significantly complement it or present a different perspective. This polyphony also includes the translator's voice, acting in this case as a commentator, whose clarifications and explanations are provided in the margins. The translated materials are framed by a preface describing the background to the famous expedition to Peru, and an epilogue concluding the life of one of Pizarro's brothers and tracing the fate of Vilcabamba, the last stronghold of the Inca state.
The book is lavishly illustrated and intended for a wide range of readers, including high school students.
Slightly modified, this proverb served as the book's title, the irony of which lies in the fact that all the major conquerors of Peru paid in full for their good fortune, and, in addition, several thousand conquistadors lost their lives in the suppression of Indian rebellions and the so-called "civil wars."
The uniqueness of this book lies in its recounting of Peru's early colonial history from the perspective of the participants themselves. The book is based on a lengthy and vivid chronicle written by Francisco Pizarro's cousin, Pedro Pizarro, whom the conqueror of Peru took as his page. This chronicle is accompanied by fragments of other texts that either significantly complement it or present a different perspective. This polyphony also includes the translator's voice, acting in this case as a commentator, whose clarifications and explanations are provided in the margins. The translated materials are framed by a preface describing the background to the famous expedition to Peru, and an epilogue concluding the life of one of Pizarro's brothers and tracing the fate of Vilcabamba, the last stronghold of the Inca state.
The book is lavishly illustrated and intended for a wide range of readers, including high school students.
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