Main entry:

Hemming, John, 1935- author.

Title & Author:

Monuments of the Incas / text by John Hemming ; photographs by Edward Ranney.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

Boston : Little, Brown, 1982.

Description:

228 pages : illustrations ; 25 x 27 cm

Notes:
"A New York Graphic Society book."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-221) and index.
Preface -- Inca architecture -- Island of the Sun -- Tambo-Toqo and Huanacauri hill -- Sacsahuaman -- Coricancha -- Pisac -- Moray -- Ollantaytambo -- Machu Picchu -- Saihuite -- Tarahuasi -- Vilcashuamán -- Temple of Viracocha, Raqchi -- Huánuco -- Ingapirca.
Dust jacket.

Summary:

Monuments of the Incas is a comprehensive photographic and narrative study of the major sites of the Inca empire ..."--Inside jacket.
"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. Edward Ranney's photographs convey the extraordinary accomplishments of the Inca masons--from sheer terrace walls and stairways to striking temple buildings and sculpted rock shrines--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"--Amazon.com description.

ISBN:

0821215213
9780821215210

Subject:

Incas.
Inca architecture.
Indians of South America.
Indian architecture Peru.
Incas Architecture.
Architecture des Peuples autochtones Pérou.
Architecture inca.
Peuples autochtones Amérique du Sud.
Indian architecture
Antiquities
Architektur
Archäologie
Incas Et l'architecture.
Indiens d'Amérique Amérique du Sud Pérou Et l'architecture.
Peru Antiquities.
Pérou Antiquités.
Peru
Inkareich

Form/genre:

illustrated books.
Illustrated works
Ouvrages illustrés.

Added entries:

Ranney, Edward, photographer.

Holdings:

Location: Library study room photo 845
Call No.: TR140.R194 H4 1982
Copy: c. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library main 846
Call No.: ID:87-B11093
Status: Available