Machupicchu in Inka history
By: Cosme D. Cuba Gutiérrez
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: [Cosme D. Cuba Gutiérrez]
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Cusco, Perú
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9789972334689
Subjects: Incas; History; Antiquities
Work titles: Machupicchu en la historia de los inkas
Description: Discusses Machupicchu's geographical location, historical chronology, architectural characteristcs and its relation to Inka history, as well as other intriguing issues related to this mysterious city.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Presentation --; title: Introduction -- -- I:; title: Description of the Inka city of Machupicchu and surrounding area -- -- II:; title: The Inkas and the Tawantinsuyo -- -- III:; title: The history of the Inkas -- -- IV:; title: Crisis in the empire -- -- V:; title: The rebellion of Manko Inka -- -- VI:; title: The last Inkas in Vilcabamba -- -- VII:; title: Bingham's search for the lost city of the Inkas -- -- VIII:; title: The legends of El Paititi and the return of the Inka -- -- IX:; title: Resolving issues --; title: Maps --; title: Epilogue.