Inspired by Cortes' discovery of gold in Mexico in the early 1500s, Francisco Pizarro sought his fortune through expedition. This detailed book describes the life of Pizarro as a soldier for Spain and his eventual conquest of Peru. Sensitively written text describes his attack on the Inca capital and his defeat of the last great Inca emperor, Atahuallpa. Features include- maps outlining Pizarro's routes- Francis Drake and other pirates of the era- the Inca culture before and after conquest- early navigational and steering equipment- Pizarro's war with Diego de Almagro- Spain's economic and social state after the conquest of Peru- the Spanish Inquisition's and exploration- life at sea, including unpredictable weather, sickness, and supersitions- colorful maps and images showing the areas explored- sections on the age of exploration- the political climates of various countries that made explorers venture out into the unknown- real recipes for foods the explorers ate on their travels- how explorers lived while on the high seas, on the trail, or in the encampment