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William H. Prescott

    William Hickling Prescott bol americký historik, ktorý sa stal priekopníkom vedeckej historiografie. Po štúdiu na Harvarde sa kvôli zdravotným problémom venoval histórii, najmä 16. storočiu v španielskych kolóniách. Jeho diela vynikajú starostlivým využitím pôvodných zdrojov a precíznym rozprávaním.

    The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V1
    Die Welt der Azteken
    El mundo de los aztecas
    El mundo de los Incas
    The History Of The Conquest Of Peru
    Dějiny dobytí Mexika
    • The History Of The Conquest Of Peru

      • 338 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania
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      The early years of Francisco are shrouded in mystery and conflicting accounts. Some narratives suggest he was abandoned by his parents and left as a foundling at a major church, while others claim he narrowly escaped death thanks to a sow that nursed him. These varying stories raise questions about the reliability of his origins, hinting at a life marked by hardship and survival against the odds.

      The History Of The Conquest Of Peru
    • History of the conquest of Peru

      with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas (Volume I)

      • 574 stránok
      • 21 hodin čítania

      The book is recognized for its significant contribution to literature, making it an essential resource for scholars and future generations. It is presented in its original form, preserving intentional marks that reflect its historical authenticity. This approach underscores the book's value as a piece of cultural heritage.

      History of the conquest of Peru
    • The Reign of Charles V

      • 576 stránok
      • 21 hodin čítania

      Published in 1856, this volume by William H. Prescott details the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Prescott, a noted historian of Spain, describes the political and military struggles of this powerful monarch, whose empire included much of Europe and the Americas. He also discusses Charles's religious policies, which led to conflict with the Protestant Reformation.

      The Reign of Charles V