The Life and Acts of Don Alonzo Enriquez De Guzman: A Knight of Seville, of the Order of Santiago, A.D. 1518 to 1543

Alonzo Enriquez De Guzman

• Publisher: Porirua Publishing
• Year: 2024
• ISBN:
  9781991305572
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: Military & Maritime History
• Index: History

Step into the turbulent and thrilling world of the Spanish Renaissance with The Life and Acts of Don Alonzo Enriquez De Guzman: A Knight of Seville, of the Order of Santiago, A.D. 1518 to 1543. This captivating autobiography offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of Don Alonzo Enriquez De Guzman, a distinguished knight whose adventures and exploits vividly illustrate the spirit of his age.Written by Guzman himself, this remarkable narrative spans a quarter of a century, detailing his experiences as a soldier, explorer, and courtier during one of the most dynamic periods in Spanish history. From the battlefields of Europe to the intrigues of the Spanish court, Guzman's account is rich with personal anecdotes, historical events, and reflections on his times.The Life and Acts provides readers with a firsthand perspective on key historical events, including the Italian Wars, the Conquest of the Americas, and the internal conflicts within Spain. Guzman's vivid descriptions and candid observations offer a unique window into the challenges and triumphs faced by a knight of the Order of Santiago, one of Spain's most prestigious chivalric orders.The Life and Acts of Don Alonzo Enriquez De Guzman is an essential read for history enthusiasts, scholars of the Spanish Renaissance, and anyone fascinated by the lives of historical figures who shaped the course of history. Guzman's autobiography stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the knights of old, whose deeds and aspirations continue to inspire and captivate readers centuries later.Join Don Alonzo Enriquez De Guzman on his extraordinary journey and experience the drama, excitement, and historical significance of his life and times.

Table of contents

• Title page
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• THE HAKLUYT SOCIETY.
• INTRODUCTION.
• TO THE READER.
• DEDICATION.
• I. — I BEGIN LIFE.
• II. — HOW I SET OUT, IN THE NAME OF GOD.
• III. — OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IN BARCELONA.
• IV. — OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IN THE EXPEDITION AGAINST THE MOORS.
• V. — HOW THEY ATTACKED THE MOORS.
• VI. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME AFTERWARDS.
• VII. — OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IN NAPLES.
• VIII. — OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IN ROME AND COLOGNE.
• IX. — OF WHAT HAPPENED AT VALENCIENNES.
• X. — HOW I SET OUT FROM SEVILLE, TO GO INTO BANISHMENT.
• XI. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IN ALICANTE, AND ON BOARD THE VENETIAN SHIP.
• XII. — WHAT THE EMPEROR SAID IN REPLY TO THE DISPATCH OF THE GOVERNOR, AND WHAT HAPPENED AFTERWARDS.
• XIII. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME AFTERWARDS.
• XIV. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME AT MAJORCA.
• XV. — HOW I WENT TO IVIÇA.
• XVI. — HOW WE FARED IN THE BATTLE, AND HOW I CHALLENGE BARBAROJA.
• XVII. — HOW I DEPARTED FROM THE PORT IN WHICH I DISEMBARKED THE SOLDIERS.
• XVIII. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IN SEVILLE.
• XIX. — HOW, AFTER I WENT TO THE COURT, I FOUND THE MARQUIS OF AYAMONTE, AND ALL THE GRANDEES OF THE KINGDOM, WHO HAD BEEN SUMMONED BY THE EMPEROR TO VALLADOLID: AND WHAT HAPPENED AFTERWARDS.
• XX. — HOW I WAS PRESENTED TO THE EMPEROR, AND WHAT HAPPENED RESPECTING THE RECENT AFFAIR AT SEVILLE.
• XXI. — WHAT PASSED WITH THE EMPEROR, OUR LORD, WHEN I WENT TO GIVE AN ACCOUNT OF THE CHARGE WHICH HE HAD ENTRUSTED TO ME, IN THE REDUCTION OF MAJORCA, AND DEFENCE OF IVIÇA.
• XXII. — HOW I FARED WITH THE RESIDENCIA, AND HOW I BECAME A COURTIER, AND WENT TO PORTUGAL.
• XXIII. — HOW I DINED WITH THE INFANTA OF PORTUGAL.
• XXIV. — WHAT AFTERWARDS BEFELL ME WITH THE EMPEROR.
• XXV. — THE HOSTILITY OF THE BISHOP OF OSMA, THE KING’S CONFESSOR, AGAINST ME; AND THE FRIENDSHIP OF MY LADY DONA MARIA DE MENDOZA, WIFE OF THE SECRETARY COBOS, GRAND COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF SANTIAGO; AND OF THE KINDNESS SHE SHEWED ME, KNOWING THAT HER HUSBAND WAS MY FRIEND; AND OF OTHER EVENTS DOWN TO THE TIME WHEN THE EMPEROR MARRIED.
• XXVI. — HOW THE EMPEROR WAS MARRIED, AND THE REWARD WHICH HIS WIFE GAVE ME.
• XXVII. — HOW I RECEIVE A PENSION.
• XXVIII. — HOW I FARED IN MY ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN THE HABIT OF THE ORDER OF SANTIAGO.
• XXIX. — THE EMPEROR GOES TO ITALY, AND I AM BANISHED FOR TRYING TO KILL THE ACCOUNTANT.
• XXX. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IN MY BANISHMENT, WITH THE DUKE OF INFANTADO, AND WITH THE MARQUIS OF VILLENA, DUKE OF ESCALONA.
• XXXI. — HOW I RETURNED TO COURT.
• XXXII. — HOW ONCE MORE I DEPARTED FROM THE COURT.
• XXXIII. — THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS ONE WHICH I WROTE TO ANOTHER KNIGHT, NAMED PERO MEXIA, BECAUSE WE HAD PROMISED EACH OTHER THAT, IF THE ALMIGHTY GOD PERMITTED IT, THE FIRST OF US THAT DIED SHOULD APPEAR TO THE OTHER.
• XXXIV. — THIS IS A LETTER WHICH THE BISHOP OF ESCALAS WROTE TO ME, BECAUSE I HAD WRITTEN TO ASK HIM WHETHER HE HAD SEEN THE LETTER WHICH I WROTE TO PERO MEXIA.
• XXXV. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME, AFTER MY RETURN TO SEVILLE, AND HOW I SET OUT FOR THE INDIES.
• XXXVI. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME ON THE OCEAN, WHICH EXTENDS FOR A THOUSAND LEAGUES FROM THE PORT OF GOMERA TO SAN DOMINGO IN THE INDIES.
• XXXVII. — WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE VOYAGE TO THE INDIES.
• XXXVIII. — I ARRIVE AT THE ISLAND OF ESPAÑOLA, AND AFTERWARDS I RESOLVE TO GO TO PERU.
• XXXIX. — HOW I CROSSED THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA.
• XL. — HOW I ARRIVED IN THE LAND OF PERU.
• XLI. — OF THE INDIANS OF PERU, AND OF ATABALIPA, WHO WAS KILLED BY THE SPANIARDS.
• XLII. — I ARRIVE AT PIURA, IN THE PROVINCE OF PERU, AND AFTERWARDS GO TO THE CITY OF KINGS.
• XLIII. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IN THE PRINCIPAL CITY OF PERU, WHICH IS NOW CALLED THE CITY OF KINGS, AND OF MY FIRST INTERVIEW WITH HIS LORDSHIP THE GOVERNOR.
• XLIV. — HOW I DEPARTED FROM THIS CITY, WHICH IS CALLED LIMA IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE INDIANS, AND BY US THE CITY OF KINGS; AND CAME TO THE GREAT CITY OF CUZCO, WHICH WAS THE SEAT OF THE LORD OF THE COUNTRY, AND THE PLACE WHERE THE HOUSE OF THE SUN WAS BUILT; FOR THE INDIANS BELIEVE THE SUN TO BE GOD.
• XLV. — OF THE GOVERNOR, FRANCISCO PIZARRO.
• XLVI. — HOW THE VIRGIN MARY HELPED US ON HER HOLY DAY.
• XLVII. — DIEGO ALMAGRO ARRIVES IN CUZCO.
• XLVIII. — OF WHAT HAPPENED TO MYSELF PRINCIPALLY, ALTHOUGH I SHALL NOT FAIL TO RELATE OTHER THINGS WHICH HAVE SOME CONNECTION WITH MY AFFAIRS.
• XLIX. — I HAVE SEEN ALL THINGS IN THE WORLD, AND FOR THIS I GIVE ALL THE PRAISE TO GOD ALONE, WHO IS SOVEREIGN LORD.
• L. — DON DIEGO DE ALMAGRO ENCAMPS AT HUAYTARA, AND I WRITE TO THE FRIAR.
• LI. — WHAT HAPPENED IN THE WAR BETWEEN THESE TWO GOVERNORS.
• LII. — HOW THE GOVERNOR SALLIED FORTH FROM THE CITY OF CUZCO, TO DEFEND IT AGAINST THE FURY AND TYRANNY OF THOSE WHO SOUGHT TO USURP HIS GOVERNMENT.
• LIII. — THE DEATH OF THE GOVERNOR DON DIEGO DE ALMAGRO.
• LIV. — I RETURN TO SPAIN, WHERE I AM IMPRISONED BY THE ROYAL COUNCIL OF THE INDIES: AND HOW I RECEIVE FAVOURS FROM PRINCE PHILIP, OUR LORD.
• LV. — I ARRIVE AT SEVILLE, MY NATIVE TOWN, AND REST THERE FOR ONE YEAR, RESTORING MY HEALTH AND MY FORTUNE. HOW THE ILLUSTRIOUS DUKES OF MEDINA SIDONIA AND BEJAR MARRY THEIR SON AND DAUGHTER.
• LVI. — THE LETTER WHICH I WROTE TO THE EMPEROR, AS SOON AS HE ARRIVED IN SPAIN.
• LVII. — THIS IS A LETTER WHICH I WROTE FROM PERU, TO THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS DUKE OF MEDINA SIDONIA, TO WHOM THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED.
• LVIII. — A LETTER FROM AN AGED KNIGHT, IN REPLY TO ONE WHICH I HAD WRITTEN TO HIM, ASKING HIM TO INFORM ME RESPECTING MY LINEAGE.
• LIX. — THIS IS THE ACCUSATION I MADE AGAINST DON HERNANDO PIZARRO, BEFORE THE ROYAL COUNCIL.
• LX. — HOW THE EMPEROR WOULD NEITHER SEE NOR LISTEN TO ME, WHEN HE CAME FROM ITALY IN THE YEAR 1542.
• LXI. — OF THE PRINCE DON PHILIP.
• LXII. — HOW THE PRINCE GOES FROM MADRID TO ALCALA, TO SEE THE INFANTAS HIS SISTERS, AND HOW HE TOOK ME WITH HIM.
• LXIII. — WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WITH A LADY OF MADRID, IN THE MONTH OF MAY, 1543.
• LXIV. — WE ARRIVE AT ALCALA, AND HOW THE ARCHBISHOP OF TOLEDO GAVE ME A WARNING.
• LXV. — WHAT HAPPENED AT THE WEDDING OF THE MARQUIS OF CAMARASA, SON OF THE GRAND COMMANDER OF LEON, AND OF HER LADYSHIP HIS WIFE, IN THE CITY OF SARAGOSSA.
• LXVI. — THIS IS A LETTER WHICH A KNIGHT OF SEVILLE, NAMED PERO MEXIA, WROTE TO THE AUTHOR OF THIS BOOK, IN REPLY TO OTHERS WHICH HE HAD SENT TO HIM.
• REPORT FOR 1862.