Explore the incredible natural diversity of mangroves, cloud forest, oases in the desert, glacial lakes and more archaeological sites than any other country in South America with Footprint’s Peru Handbook.
Develops not only the historical rise of the modern country, but the cultural traditions upon which it evolved, matured, and is still distinguishing itself.
4th edition. Edited by Rex A. Hudson. Prepared by the Library of Congress, Federal Research Division. Research completed September 1992. Describes and analyzes the history, politics, sociology, economics, and national...
A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Peru.
Peru: Incidents of Travel and Exploration in the Land of the Incas
Peru is perhaps one of the most dramatic and unpredictable of all Latin American countries. Blessed with natural wealth and historical sites, it is also cursed by widespread poverty and...
Merging penetrating analysis and a journalist's flair for narrative, Catherine Conaghan reveals the thin line between democracy and dictatorship, and shows how public institutions can both empower dictators and bring them down.
This guide includes full details on where to stay and eat in Southern Peru, plus what to see and do.
This book focuses on the topography, the political system, the economy, the culture, and the population of Peru, providing a foundation for the understanding and forecasting of Latin America's course for the near future.
A collection of essays, folklore, historical documents, poetry, songs, short stories, autobiographical accounts and photographs.
Welcome to Peru! Hike through the clouds to ancient cities of the Andes Mountains. Hear the calls of birds in the Amazon rain forest. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this beautiful South American country.