The Virgin of the Sun: A Tale of the Conquest of Peru
1898
The Virgin of the Sun: A Tale of the Conquest of Peru is a historical novel by George Chetwynd Griffith, first published in 1898. It narrates the events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, focusing on Francisco Pizarro's ambitions and the internal struggles of the Inca rulers, particularly Huayna-Capac and his sons Atahuallpa and Huascar. The novel explores themes of power, ambition, and cultural conflict during a pivotal moment in history.
