conquest, 1522-1548

A brief biography of Francisco Pizarro, focusing on his exploration of South America and his conquering of the Inca empire.

Presents a short children's history of Spanish conquistador and explorer, Francisco Pizarro and describes his life, voyages through the jungles and mountains of coastal South America, encounters with the Incas of Peru, and the brutality of Spanish conquest.

Describes the events that lead up to the conquering of the Incas and the three phases of conquest.

Examines the life and exploits of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, and describes his desire for gold that led him to conquer the Inca Empire of South America.

"[Presents the biography of Hernando de Soto.] In the 1500s, Hernando de Soto traveled throughout Central America and Peru, as well as the southeastern areas of the United States, in search of treasures and land for Spain. Although he may have had Spain's best interests at heart, de Soto and his expedition left a deadly trail of disease in their wake. De Soto would never find the rumored riches he sought. But he did discover the Mississippi River"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an examination of the life and accomplishments of the ruthless conquistador Francisco Pizzaro, including his strategically brilliant, but ethically problematic, conquest of the Inca people of South America.

"[Presents the biography of Hernando de Soto.] In the 1500s, Hernando de Soto traveled throughout Central America and Peru, as well as the southeastern areas of the United States, in search of treasures and land for Spain. Although he may have had Spain's best interests at heart, de Soto and his expedition left a deadly trail of disease in their wake. De Soto would never find the rumored riches he sought. But he did discover the Mississippi River"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life of sixteenth-century Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, describing his conquest of Peru and the impact of his subjugation of the Incas on world history.