Monuments of the Incas
John Hemming and Edward Ranny
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Add to basketSold by Frank J. Raucci, Bookseller, Wallingford, CT, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since November 18, 2004
Condition: Used - Fine
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Add to basketMinor rubbing (common on dark-colored dustjackets), elsewise a fine, bright, clean, tight copy sans other flaws. "Monuments of the Incas" is a comprehensive photographic and narrative study of the major sites of the Inca empire. Edward Ranney's photographs convey the awesome accomplishments of the Inca masons and the grandeur of the cities they built." 228 pages. "John Hemming makes brilliant use of archaeological and documentary evidence-combining quotations form the colorful sixteenth-century chronicles with the findings of more recent archaeological investigations - to write a compelling account of each site and to offer insights and speculations on the enigmatic ruins." PROLIFICALLY ILLUSTRATED in Ranny's black and white photography (many full page) with accompanying descriptive captions. GE2.
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A rich contribution to the understanding of Inca archaeology and architecture and an invaluable guide for visitors to Peru.
The stone monuments of the Incas, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Andes, are among the most magnificent structures in the world. Originally published in 1982, Monuments of the Incas is the most comprehensive photographic and narrative study of the major sites of the Inca empire, including the famed city of Machu Picchu, the Inca town and sun temple of Ollantaytambo, the mighty temple-fortress of Sacsahuaman, and the steeply terraced ruins of Pisac."About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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