Vitcos, The Last Inca Capital (1912)

Vitcos, The Last Inca Capital (1912)

Hiram Bingham

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120052940
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Vitcos, The Last Inca Capital is a historical book written by Hiram Bingham in 1912. The book is about the last Inca capital, Vitcos, which was located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Bingham, who was an American explorer and archaeologist, spent several years in Peru studying the Inca civilization and discovering ancient ruins.In this book, Bingham describes his journey to Vitcos and his exploration of the ruins of the city. He provides a detailed account of the history of the Inca civilization, including their customs, religion, and political structure. Bingham also discusses the impact of the Spanish conquest on the Inca people and their culture.The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations of the ruins and artifacts that Bingham discovered during his expedition. It also contains maps and diagrams of the city and its surrounding areas.Overall, Vitcos, The Last Inca Capital is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Inca civilization. Bingham’s detailed descriptions and illustrations provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Inca people and their society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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