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William Hickling Prescott

William Hickling Prescott was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian. Despite having serious visual impairment, which at times prevented him from reading or writing for himself, Prescott became one of the most eminent historians of 19th century America. He is also noted for his eidetic memory, also called "photographic memory".

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The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 1

"The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 1" by William H. Prescott is a historical account written in the early 19th ...

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History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain, Vol. 3 And Biographical & Critical Miscellanies

"History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain, Vol. 3" by William H. Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The ...

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History of the Conquest of Peru

"History of the Conquest of Peru" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the signi...

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The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3

"The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3" by William H. Prescott is a historical account written in the late 19th c...

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The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2

"The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2" by William H. Prescott is a historical account likely written in the mid-...

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History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2

"History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2" by William H. Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th centu...

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History of the Conquest of Peru With a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas

"History of the Conquest of Peru" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the events s...

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History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 4/4

"History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 4/4" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume is par...

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History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 3/4

"History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 3/4" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores...

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History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 2/4

"History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 2/4" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume contin...

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History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 1/4

"History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 1/4" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work meticulo...

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