The Cities of the Ancient Andes

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Authors: Von Hagen, Adriana and Morris, Craig (1939-2006)

Publisher: Thames and Hudson

Pub Date: 1998

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Book: Fair to Good.  Binding tight.  No tears, bends or folds.  Previous owner’s signature on half-title page.  Gilt on spine and front board still sharp, easily readable.  Very light edge and corner wear.  Dust Jacket: Good.  NOT price clipped.  Very light edge and corner wear.

Notes: Okay, I’ll give you Cuzco and Machu Pichu and maybe Chan Chan.  Those are certainly the best known Incan cities.  But landscape, religion, and economics were among the most important factors in any Incan city’s establishment.  Cajamarca, Chavin de Huantar, Huanaco Pampa, Pampa Grande, Wari, Nazca, Tiwaniku–from desert to jungle, sea-level to mountain top.  Lots of photos, black and white, and color.