The conquest that never was Pedro de Alvarado and the delusion of Peru Lovell, W. George (William George) 1951- creator author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut text bibliography biography Biographies. Biographies. pau 2026 2026 monographic eng print xvi, 142 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps ; 22 cm. "Presents a documentary history of conquistador Pedro de Alvarado's (ca. 1485-1541) exploits after 1526, including a failed campaign to conquer Peru, his role in the Spanish conquest of Ecuador, and his death in battle in Mexico. Draws from primary sources ranging from correspondence and judicial testimony to a Maya-authored history"-- Provided by publisher. Introduction : delusions of grandeur -- Inca treasure and the call of Peru -- Concessions, preparations, and preoccupations -- Deeds and delays before departure -- Landfall and pillage -- Andean ascent and calamity -- Confronted, dealth with, and paid to leave -- Ignominious return -- Spain beckons -- Back to Guatemala -- Mexico and the Spice Islands -- Untimely death. W. George Lovell. Includes bibliographical references and index. s-pe--- s-pe--- e-sp--- Alvarado, Pedro de 1485?-1541 Conquerors Peru Conquerors Spain Peru History Conquest, 1522-1548 Conquérants Pérou Conquérants Espagne Pérou Histoire 1522-1548 (Conquête) Conquerors Peru Spain 1522-1548 fast F3442 .L888 2026 985/.02 Latin American originals ; 21 9780271101439 0271101431 9780271101422 0271101423 9780271101859 9780271101866 2026003057 POD PSt/DLC 260226 20260808204557.8 in00005790391 eng