Machu Picchu (Building History) - Hardcover
Perched high in the Andes Mountains, exquisitely harmonizing with the natural environment, Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in South America. Its ruins offer mute witness to how the Incas, who left no written records, shaped their world. Still, it retains secrets that continue to intrigue historians. (20020401)
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"Explains how architectural decisions were made in response to changing technologies and tastes as the structures were built, destroyed, and rebuilt. She presents additional material in sidebars about the...specific architectural features, and important individuals."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)
"A variety of illustrations and contemporary remarks about the building complement and enhance the text."
-- Calliope (April 2002) (UNKNOWN )
"This well-researched account is packed with detailed information about the technical principles of construction, architectural features, and maintenance of these important...structures. Extensive use of quotes from primary and secondary sources present interesting descriptions of life and customs...and the problems that needed to be addressed - both technical and administrative - to make these structures possible. Sidebars provide biographical material about major designers and builders. Overall, a well-organized, lucidly written resource."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal )
"These short, fairly easy-to-read books offer an amazing amount of information on the history and building of these subjects... B&W photographs and special boxed sections help the reader better understand what was involved... After looking at these books, I am going to seriously consider other titles in the series for the college prep private high school library I serve. The series could be used in history, art, English, and foreign language classes."
--Library Media Connection (Library Media Connection )
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)
"A variety of illustrations and contemporary remarks about the building complement and enhance the text."
-- Calliope (April 2002) (UNKNOWN )
"This well-researched account is packed with detailed information about the technical principles of construction, architectural features, and maintenance of these important...structures. Extensive use of quotes from primary and secondary sources present interesting descriptions of life and customs...and the problems that needed to be addressed - both technical and administrative - to make these structures possible. Sidebars provide biographical material about major designers and builders. Overall, a well-organized, lucidly written resource."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal )
"These short, fairly easy-to-read books offer an amazing amount of information on the history and building of these subjects... B&W photographs and special boxed sections help the reader better understand what was involved... After looking at these books, I am going to seriously consider other titles in the series for the college prep private high school library I serve. The series could be used in history, art, English, and foreign language classes."
--Library Media Connection (Library Media Connection )
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- PublisherLucent Books
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1590180208
- ISBN 13 9781590180204
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages112
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