Contributions

  • Hootkins, William, 1948-2005 - Contributor
  • Discovery Channel (Firm) - Contributor
  • Atlantic Productions - Contributor
  • Granada Media (Firm) - Contributor
  • Learning Channel (Firm) - Contributor
and 2 more
  • Films for the Humanities (Firm) - Contributor
  • Discovery Channel University - Contributor

Publication

2001 - Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Princeton, N.J, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

119,000 words, Guess

Page Count

476 pages

Physical Format

Video Recording

Identifiers

Description

"After Hernan Cortes destroyed the Aztec empire of Mexico, Francisco Pizarro marched on the Incas of Peru and won, filling the treasury of Spain. This program describes Pizarro's ruthless attack on the Inca empire amidst the aftermath of the civil war between the Inca ruler, Atahualpa, and his defeated brother Huascar. Also discussed is the rivalry between Pizarro and Diego de Almagro, the ransoming and subsequent execution of Atahualpa, and the Spanish occupation of the Inca capital, Cuzco"--Container.

Subjects

Topics

Places

People

Atahualpa (-1533)Francisco Pizarro (approximately 1475-1541)Huascar Inca (approximately 1495-approximately 1533)

Series Statement

  • Conquistadors
  • HIS 341 (NU course)
  • HIS 345 (NU course)

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