Presents a biography of Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish explorer who led the conquest of the Incas in Peru, destroying the Inca civilization and creating Spanish colonies in the New World.

Includes index.

A young soldier -- The Incas -- Pizarro's travels -- Pizarro's plans -- The first expeditions -- By sea and by land -- Pizarro meets Atahualpa -- A great conflict -- A deadly battle -- A bloody end.