Monuments of the Incas

John Hemming and Edward Ranny

ISBN 10: 0821215213 / ISBN 13: 9780821215210

Published by New York Graphic Society Books/Little Brown & Company, Boston, MA, 1982

About this Item

Minor 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Monuments of the Incas
• Publisher: New York Graphic Society Books/Little Brown & Company, Boston, MA
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821215213
• ISBN 13: 9780821215210
• Binding: Cloth Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

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.

This classic book, long out of print, has now been rewritten to incorporate results from the latest archaeological excavations, discoveries about Inca masonry techniques, and updated interpretations of form and function. There are new chapters about Choquequirau, Vitcos, Chinchero, and the ruins along the famous Inca Trail.

Edward Ranneyâ s photographs convey the extraordinary accomplishments of the Inca masonsâ from sheer terrace walls and stairways to striking temple buildings and sculpted rock shrinesâ and the grandeur of their cities. John Hemming makes brilliant use of archaeological and documentary evidence to write a compelling account of each site and to offer insights and speculations on the enigmatic ruins. 157 color, 22 b&w illustrations

About the Author

Formerly the Director of the Royal Geographical Society in London, John Hemming has traveled in and written extensively about the Amazon region. His previous books include Tree of Rivers.

Edward Ranney first traveled to Peru in 1962 and has made numerous subsequent visits. His published work includes Stonework of the Maya. He lives in Santa Fe.