An excellent read about this period of history that is often covered in school by lists of Explorers with accompanying dates. I highly recommend this as reading preparation for any trip to Mexico or Peru. I have had it on my bookcase forever and wish I had read it sooner. Mr. Verrill makes the people come alive. ( )

Primarily the conquests of Cortez and Pizarro, but notable for going on to the struggle between Pizarro and Almagroand Valdivia's attempted conquerst of Chile ending in his death. Judging by the advertising, part of a series of adventure books for boys, though the facts are a bit grim for "children" nowadays. ( )