A History of Peru is a comprehensive account of the South American country's past, written by British explorer and historian Clements Robert Markham in 1892. The book covers the pre-Columbian era, the Inca Empire, the Spanish conquest, and the subsequent colonial period, as well as the country's struggles for independence and its modern history up to the late 19th century. Markham draws on a wide range of sources, including Spanish chronicles, Inca accounts, and his own travels through Peru, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the country's rich and complex history. The book also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the people, places, and events described in the text. A History of Peru is an important work of historical scholarship that remains relevant to anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.