The White Rock
by Hugh Thomson
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Author: Hugh ThomsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-12-31
ISBN: 1585675032
Number of pages: 316
Publisher: Overlook TP
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Book Review: Funny, clever and original - a must for enthusiasts of Peru!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have ever visited Peru, or are about to visit, or just interested in the history of the country, then this book is for you. It is a book of one man's travel in the country, but with a twist. He does not only visit the country, but explores the myths, the archeology and written historical accounts with a view to questioning long-held modern beliefs of the Inca's and their Cities.This is a presentation of the history of the Conquest, reminiscent of John Hemming's "The Conquest of the Inca's", but with the extra twist of allowing the reader to follow in the Author's footsteps as he retraces in person the journey of the Conquistadors and the ensuing reactions of the Inca's.
I loved this book. A year after returning from my first visit to the country I was suddenly transported back there and feel like I have been shown a new slant on a much documented subject - surely this means I have to go back now!!
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