The Incas: Empire of Blood and Gold

by Bernand Carmen

When Pizarro arrived in Peru in 1532 he found a vast empire rich in gold and silver. Ruled by monarchs claiming descent from the sun, its people built roads, bridges and fields through the Andes. But within months the empire had been conquered and its subjects killed or enslaved.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

Reviews

[Deb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book in Aguas Calientes, Peru. Well, I actually bought a book about macchu pichu and then when we got back to our hostel to read up that night before going there, I realized that the book I bought had been google translated into English and I could understand nada. So we went back and returned it for this one, originally published in English. It's short, full of pictures and informative about the incas. A great little read if you need a quick history lesson of one of the great civilizations and wonders of the world, the night before you go see it.

[Mike Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you want a concise rundown on the Incas and the Spanish conquest.. this is for you.