De Rebus Indicis Ad Philippum Catholicum Hispaniarum et Indiarum Regem Libri Sep: Bibliotheca scriptorum Graecorum et Romanorum Teubneriana

De rebus Indicis was written by Spanish humanist Juan Crist&oeacute;bal Calvete de Estrella to vindicate the government of Crist&oeacute;bal Vaca de Castro in Peru (1541-1544). The bulk of the work (books 5-7) details his voyage to America up and through the battle of Chupas. Herein the author recounts some outstanding episodes of the discovery of America and the history of Peru, including its geography and inhabitants.

Juan Martos's critical edition provides the Latin text for the first time. A brief introduction and an index of names complete the edition.