Last Days of the Incas

I am really enjoying this book. It is easy to read, yet also very interesting and informative. I would recommend!

This book is a must read for anyone going to Peru with the intention of learning about Peru and its history. The supporting research is impressive and the story is told with a high degree of interest. It's wonderful when a book can combine such a high degree of information and still be so readable and entertaining. Some of the passages are truly unforgettable. If you are planning to go to Peru I suggest that you decline any offers to play horse shoes.

One of the most fascinating books I have ever read. The writing is so good that you almost forget that you are reading history and that the ending won't change, no matter how much you want the Inca insurrection against the Spanish invaders/occupiers to succeed. I learned so much about the Inca civilisation from reading this book, and also came to understand how a few well armed conquistadors, bent to the point of obsession on looting gold, and peddling their religion to justify their thieving, raping and pillaging, were able to overcome a vastly larger and well ordered society. I had no idea until i read this book of the bravery and determination of the Inca resistance, nor indeed of the barbarity of their conquerors. Concluding with a good overview of more recent events including the discovery of Machu Picchu in 1911, and of the rainforest city of Vilcabamba in the 1960s, this is essential reading for anyone hoping to visit Peru, or who has an interest in the history of South America and/or Spain. Highly recommended history writing at its finest

Estou planejando minha viagem ao Peru e decidi ler este livro para saber mais sobre a história daquele país. Sem dúvidas, essa é uma leitura fascinante para qualquer um que esteja interessado no Peru! O livro combina narrativa envolvente com uma pesquisa histórica detalhada sobre a conquista do Império Inca pelos espanhóis, com um pano de fundo essencial para quem deseja explorar Machu Picchu, Cusco e o Vale Sagrado com um olhar mais profundo. O autor consegue transformar fatos históricos em uma narrativa deliciosamente vibrante e cativante. Super recomendado!

Kim MacQuarrie's book brings this historically fascinating event to life, not just from accounts of the Spaniards but also from local accounts. It has filled a long-vacant gap in my appreciation for the history of South America. Amazon has ensued speedy and immaculate delivery.