The History of Peru

For centuries, Peru's coast, mountains, and jungles have served as the grounds for bustling civilizations, including the Incan Empire. This exciting and comprehensive volume covers social life and culture, political practices, economics, and international influence throughout the ages in Peru, from the earliest social groups dating as far back as 500 BC to life today in the 21st Century. Ideal for high school students and general readers interested in South American history, this volume is an essential addition for high school and public libraries. A timeline of key events, list of notable people who made significant contributions to Peru's history, and a bibliography of print and electronic sources supplement the work.

For centuries, Peru's coast, mountains, and jungles have served as the grounds for bustling civilizations, including the Incan Empire. This exciting and comprehensive volume covers social life and culture, political practices, economics, and international influence throughout the ages in Peru, from the earliest social groups dating as far back as 500 BC to life today in the 21st Century. Ideal for high school students and general readers interested in South American history, this volume is an essential addition for high school and public libraries. A timeline of key events, list of notable people who made significant contributions to Peru's history, and a bibliography of print and electronic sources supplement the work.

Author: Daniel Masterson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 12/01/2008
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780313340727

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 07/15/2009 pg. 124
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2009 pg. 67

About the Author

DANIEL MASTERSON is Professor of History at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.