Peru
Enock, C. R.: Peru: its Former and Present Civilisation, &c. London, 1908.
Markham, Sir Clements R.: History of Peru. Chicago, 1892.
Prescott, W. H.: History of the Conquest of Peru. 3 vols. Philadelphia, 1868.
Squier, E. G.: Peru: Incidents of Travel and Exploration in the Land of the Incas. London, 1877.
Tschudi, J. J. von: Reisen durch Südamerika. 5 vols. Leipsic, 1866–68. Travels in Peru. London, 1847.
Vega, Garcilasso el Inca de la: Royal Commentaries of the Incas, 1609. Hakluyt Society’s Publications.
In seeking the original sources of Peruvian history we must refer to the early Spanish historians who visited the country, either at the period of the conquest or immediately subsequent to it. From those Spaniards who wrote at a time not far distant from that event we have gained much valuable knowledge concerning the contemporary condition of Peru, and a description of the principal works of these pioneers will materially assist the reader who is bent on pursuing the study of Peruvian antiquities.
Pedro de Cieza de Leon composed a geographical account of Peru in 1554, devoting the latter part of his chronicle to the subject of the Inca civilisation. This work has been translated into English by Sir Clements R. Markham, and published by the Hakluyt Society.
Juan José de Betanzos, who was well acquainted with the Quichua language, and who married an Inca princess, wrote an account of the Incas in 1551, which was edited and printed by Señor Jimenes de la Espada in 1880.