Poma, a man of many words, who describes the ages of the world, in his book. Honestly Poma de AYala and his life is interesting since I have never read books or stories of Quechua. This is the type of book i am keeping forever. I am so thrilled this book exists, thank you so much for including it in this course. This book for me is home in a sense, growing up in a catholic school, learning the life of jesus christ. But also through the stories of Incas. You can easily refer back to this book in your spare time, and see how St. James the apostle defended christians, or Miracles of st. Mary. Since i grew up in a religious school, this book is worth reading, and is cherished, however i can imagine someone who didnt go to a catholic school, might not enjoy it as much, referring back to the year 1514, seventh year of Pope Julius II, or Emperor Maximilian, so i ask myself who were these people? Who was Don diego de Almagro? or the countless other names in this book, i am determined to learn this over time. I will keep this physical copy forever. This book is a wonderful keepsake. I am so glad it can now live on my bookshelf and whenever I need a comforting book I will choose this one. There is something soothing about this book, and when you feel peace reading something is when you know you chose the right one. Up to part 5 “the conquest of this kingdom”, brings Andean and Biblical history together, and I did not know until reading this book that peruvians or Andeans were christians? I know Catholicism and christianity exist in south american countries but i didnt specifically know which exact ones.

I think people can take away a lot from this book, and reading about superstitions and omens, and curses, and it’s a lot going on in this book, but it’s one of those books you read with a cup of coffee in the morning, or during a time that you need biblical advice, or a reference when your feeling down, it can easily pick you up, and make you feel better!