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The Life of Pizarro, with some account of his associates in the conquest of Peru

Arthur Helps · 1869

A Victorian biography of Francisco Pizarro and the men who joined him in conquering Peru.

A 19th-century biography devoted to Pizarro's life and his companions in conquest.

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Arthur Helps, The Life of Pizarro, with some account of his associates in the conquest of Peru, 1869.

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What it is

This book was written by Sir Arthur Helps and published in 1869 as part of a series on explorers and conquerors of the Americas. It focuses on Pizarro and his companions during the conquest of Peru.

Why it matters

As a later history drawing on earlier accounts, it shows how 19th-century Britain viewed the Spanish conquest and its leaders, including Pizarro and the men who fought alongside him.

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  • Why did the author choose to separate Pizarro's story from a larger history of the Spanish conquest?
  • What might a Victorian author emphasize or leave out about a 16th-century conqueror?
  • How does the preface explain the author's purpose in writing this book?

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