Introduces the life of Francisco Pizarro, the explorer who was sent to Peru by the king of Spain to conquer the Incas and claim their land and wealth for the Spanish crown.
A travel to guide to Peru, providing descriptions of attractions in nine cities and regions, and featuring listings of places to eat, stay, and shop. Includes maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Describes Peru's religious practices and celebrations, social customs, broadcasting and print media, literature, performing arts and cinema, and art, architecture, and photography, and provides geographical and historical context covering pre-Columbian to modern times.
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, sports and arts, religions, culture, and people of South America's third largest republic.
An examination of several of the more important ancient civilizations of Peru with particular focus on the Incas and with attention drawn also to the effects of the Spanish conquests.
A photographic introduction to Peru, discussing the country's landscapes, languages, people, culture, schools, families, food, holidays, and sports, Includes fast facts and a glossary.
