The Rebellion of Túpac Amaru John R. Fisher describes how, in 1780, a descendant of the Incas launched a revolt against the Spanish Empire in Peru. John Fisher | Published in History Today Volume 18 Issue 8 August 1968 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. South AmericaEmpireMilitary Popular articles ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review Siberian Exile in Tsarist Russia