{"product_id":"9788498160505","title":"The Book of the Life and Customs of Don Alonso Enríquez de Guzmán","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook of the Life and Customs of Don Alonso Enríquez de Guzmán\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an exceptional autobiographical account written by a Spanish knight who participated in the conquest of Peru. The reader will find a first-person narrative of the civil wars between the Pizarro brothers and Diego de Almagro, told with a style that anticipates the picaresque of the Golden Age. The work offers a direct and unfiltered vision of the customs, ambitions, and conflicts of the era, combining historical chronicle with the personal confession of a down-and-out nobleman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlonso Enríquez de Guzmán, a knight of noble origin but unstable fortune, traveled to America at a very young age. In this autobiographical work, written after his return to Spain and his retirement from political life, the author recounts his adventures in the New World. The core of the narrative focuses on the wars between the supporters of Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro, offering first-hand testimony of the clashes, alliances, and betrayals that marked the conquest of Peru. Through his personal experiences, the book portrays the customs of the time and the contradictions of a man who fluctuates between ambition, loyalty, and survival, all told with a tone that blends sincerity and self-criticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAutobiography of a 16th-century Spanish nobleman and his experience in America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChronicle of the civil wars between the conquerors of Peru (Pizarro and Almagro).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn account of the customs, ambitions, and social conflicts during the era of the conquest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnticipation of the picaresque narrative through the figure of the \"down-and-out knight.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand historical testimony on the conquest and colonization of Peru.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in the history of the conquest of America, especially in Peru and the wars between the conquerors. It is also ideal for those seeking autobiographical texts from the Spanish Golden Age with a personal and direct style, as well as for scholars of travel literature and the evolution of non-fiction prose in the colonial period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect and personal testimony from an eyewitness to the civil wars between Pizarro and Almagro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vision of the customs and mentality of a 16th-century Spanish nobleman, with his contradictions and ambitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that connects the historical chronicle with the picaresque literary tradition, offering a unique narrative style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA primary source for understanding the internal conflicts among the conquerors of Peru.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that allows the reader to approach history from a human and autobiographical perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Enríquez de Guzmán, Alonso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS, PROSE: NON-FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 482\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 547 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a historical document of great value for specialists and enthusiasts of the conquest of Peru. Alonso Enríquez de Guzmán's autobiographical account stands out for its sincerity and for offering an uncommon perspective on the conflicts between the conquerors. Its style, which anticipates the picaresque, makes it an attractive read both for its historical content and its literary quality. It is a recommended edition for those looking for accessible and well-edited primary sources.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406321443163,"sku":"9788498160505","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816050.jpg?v=1781835702","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498160505","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}