Royal Commentaries of the Incas and General History of Peru, Parts One and Two

The Royal Commentaries of the Incas and General History of Peru, also known as the Comentarios Reales de los Incas and Historia General del Perú, is a two-part work written by the Peruvian historian Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. The first part, the Royal Commentaries, was published in Lisbon in 1609, and the second part, the General History, was published in Córdoba in 1617.

Royal Commentaries of the Incas and General History of Peru, Parts One and Two

by Garcilaso de la Vega

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The Royal Commentaries is a history of the Inca Empire from its founding to the Spanish conquest. It is based on the oral traditions of the Inca people, as well as on the writings of Spanish chroniclers. The General History is a more comprehensive work that covers the history of Peru from the pre-Inca period to the early colonial period. It is considered to be one of the most important works on Peruvian history.

Inca Garcilaso de la Vega

Inca Garcilaso de la Vega was born in Cusco, Peru, in 1539. He was the son of a Spanish conquistador and an Inca princess. He was educated in both the Inca and Spanish traditions. In 1560, he traveled to Spain, where he lived for the rest of his life.

Inca Garcilaso de la Vega was a prolific writer. In addition to the Royal Commentaries and General History, he also wrote a number of other works, including a history of the Florida Indians and a dialogue on the Inca religion.

The Royal Commentaries of the Incas

The Royal Commentaries of the Incas is a history of the Inca Empire from its founding to the Spanish conquest. It is divided into nine books. The first book covers the Inca creation myth and the founding of the Inca Empire. The second book covers the reign of the first Inca emperor, Manco Cápac. The third book covers the reigns of the second and third Inca emperors, Sinchi Roca and Lloque Yupanqui. The fourth book covers the reign of the fourth Inca emperor, Mayta Cápac. The fifth book covers the reign of the fifth Inca emperor, Capac Yupanqui. The sixth book covers the reign of the sixth Inca emperor, Inca Roca. The seventh book covers the reign of the seventh Inca emperor, Yahuar Huácac. The eighth book covers the reign of the eighth Inca emperor, Huayna Cápac. The ninth book covers the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.

The Royal Commentaries is a valuable historical source. It provides a detailed account of the Inca Empire, its history, culture, and religion. It is also a valuable literary work, written in a clear and engaging style.

The General History of Peru

The General History of Peru is a more comprehensive work that covers the history of Peru from the pre-Inca period to the early colonial period. It is divided into ten books. The first book covers the pre-Inca period. The second book covers the Inca period. The third book covers the Spanish conquest of Peru. The fourth book covers the early colonial period. The fifth book covers the reign of the Viceroy Francisco de Toledo. The sixth book covers the reign of the Viceroy Luis de Velasco. The seventh book covers the reign of the Viceroy Fernando de Torres y Portugal. The eighth book covers the reign of the Viceroy García Hurtado de Mendoza. The ninth book covers the reign of the Viceroy Lope García de Castro. The tenth book covers the reign of the Viceroy Francisco de Borja y Aragón.

The General History is a valuable historical source. It provides a detailed account of the history of Peru, from the pre-Inca period to the early colonial period. It is also a valuable literary work, written in a clear and engaging style.

The Royal Commentaries of the Incas and General History of Peru are two of the most important works on Peruvian history. They are valuable historical sources, and they are also valuable literary works. They are essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Peru.

Further Reading

• Inca Garcilaso de la Vega on Britannica.com
• The Royal Commentaries of the Incas on Gutenberg.org
• The General History of Peru on Gutenberg.org

Image Credits

• Inca Garcilaso de la Vega by Unknown - CC BY-SA 3.0
• The Royal Commentaries of the Incas by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega - CC BY-SA 3.0
• The General History of Peru by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega - CC BY-SA 3.0

Royal Commentaries of the Incas and General History of Peru, Parts One and Two

by Garcilaso de la Vega

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	18625 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	2182 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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