The Monumental Andes by Roseanne Chambers - 9781647691714

The Monumental AndesGeology, Geography, and Ancient Cultures in the Peruvian Andes\nAuthor(s): Roseanne Chambers\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: University of Utah Press,U.S., United States\nImprint: University of Utah Press,U.S.\nISBN-13: 9781647691714, 978-1647691714\nSynopsis\nWhen geologist Roseanne Chambers made her first visit to Machu Picchu in 2006, it sparked a deep fascination with the geology and culture of the Peruvian Andes. Amid the plethora of information available about the Andes Mountains, as well as the Incas and their ancestors, she was unable to find a book that specifically traced the geologic history of that landscape and how this history shaped ancient Andean societies. Consequently, she decided to write that book herself.\n\n At once approachable and informative, The Monumental Andes tells the history of the lofty mountains and civilizations that characterize the Central Andes. The book explores many interconnected aspects of ancient Andean life, including clima.