Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru
Gelesen von Patrick Eaton
Frederick A. Ober
(4,717 Sterne; 46 Bewertungen)
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton (5 hr 13 min)
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Ugiles73
(5 Sterne)
This is a very well written and detailed account of the life and actions of Francisco Pizarro. Even better though is the reader. Bravo! Finally a reader who understands grammar and language usage. I honestly get tired of listening to good books getting read by inept readers. I even started keeping a list of mispronounced words! But not so with this reader, he does an excellent job of not just correctly pronouncing but bringing the words to life for you as you listen.
A historical account
null
(4 Sterne)
just the facts with some color added in the appropriate moments. one slight aggravation is the reader's pronunciation of 'Casmarca' should be 'Cajamarca'.
Maria
(5 Sterne)
This is a good book, but very violent. The narrator did an excellent job
A Clearly Narrated Account of the Conquest of Peru
Arpan Naithani
(5 Sterne)
clear reading
oldguy
(5 Sterne)
clear audio. story a bit biased
dalekwho
(4 Sterne)
wonderful book and very well read.