Inca Garcilaso de la Vega

Inca Garcilaso de la Vega was a mestizo historian and writer born in 1539 in Peru, of mixed Inca and Spanish descent. He is renowned for his detailed accounts of Inca civilization, culture, and history, blending indigenous traditions with Spanish perspectives. His most famous work, *La Florida del Inca*, offers valuable insights into pre-Columbian America and early colonial society. Garcilaso's writings helped preserve Inca history and contributed to understanding the complex interactions between indigenous cultures and European colonizers. His work remains a foundational source for scholars studying Andean history and heritage.