Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Maps and illustrations follow page xvii
6. Rainbow of Illusions
7. Always Wanting More 3
8. The Lure of Peru 12
9. Preparations
10. Arrangements in Spain 19
11. Constructing the Fleet 22
12. Opposing Forces 26
13. Realejo 32
14. Manoeuvres before Departure 36
15. The Roll Call 41
16. Arrival
17. Landfall at Caráquez 47
18. Ransacking the Coast 52
19. Up, Over, and Down
20. Ascending the Andes 59
21. Trail through the Pass 62
22. Hoofprints on the Highway 67
23. Saving Face
24. Negotiations with Almagro 73
25. The Price of Peace 79
26. Pizarro Pays Out 83
27. Back to Guatemala 87
28. Coda: The Conquistador Who Never Was 94
29. Appendix 99
30. Chronology 107
31. Glossary 111
32. Notes 115
33. References 199
34. Index 221