- Hardcover: 324 pages
- Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (23 Aug 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0297842447
- ISBN-13: 978-0297842446
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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John Hemming, author 'The Conquest of the Incas'
‘The long-awaited definitive travel book on Peru’
The Independent, Andy Martin
‘In The White Rock, the whole continent becomes a plot with suspense and a cast of outrageous characters'
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you have ever visited Peru, or are about to visit, or just interested in the history of the country, then this book is for you. It is a book of one man's travel in the country, but with a twist. He does not only visit the country, but explores the myths, the archeology and written historical accounts with a view to questioning long-held modern beliefs of the Inca's and their Cities.
This is a presentation of the history of the Conquest, reminiscent of John Hemming's "The Conquest of the Inca's", but with the extra twist of allowing the reader to follow in the Author's footsteps as he retraces in person the journey of the Conquistadors and the ensuing reactions of the Inca's.
I loved this book. A year after returning from my first visit to the country I was suddenly transported back there and feel like I have been shown a new slant on a much documented subject - surely this means I have to go back now!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I bought Hugh Thompson's book "The White Rock" whilst travelling in Peru. I was very impressed by it as Hugh manages to capture the atmosphere and the places extremely well. He has a great sense of humour and manages to weave in historic bits and facts effortlessly. A must-read for everyone who travels to the Inka Heartland. A book you won't be able to put down.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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"The White Rock; An Exploration of the Inca Heartland," by Hugh Thomson is a probing insight to the heart and soul of the ancient Inca people. The author is an explorer, historian and filmmaker. However, since the Inca civilization left no written records...Thomson constructed his understanding of the Inca piece by piece...step by step and day by day. Consequently he is now arguably one of the world's foremost experts on Peru's early society.
The author is modest. He acknowledges that luck played a large role in his successful find of Llactapata. First discovered by the legendary explorer Henry Bingham in 1911...(but he was never able to find it again.) Hence it was lost for over a half century until the remarkable discovery by the young tenderfoot from England. Moreover, Thomson playfully admits in the early portion of the text that luck was evident throughout his humble early beginnings in Peru.
The author took twenty years to write this book and provides a seasoned eye to help the reader understand why the Inca build where they did. I was particularly impressed with the meticulous research from beginning to end of this book. To this end, the text has a scholarly quality to it but Thomson's irreverant writting style keeps the narrative lively. Overall, Thomson brilliantly manages to document the Inca people's dramatic civilization and the terrible annihilation of the vast empire by the 16th century Spanish Conquistadors. Recommended.
Bert Ruiz
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An exploration of the Inca heart & soul
"The White Rock; An Exploration of the Inca Heartland," by Hugh Thomson is a probing insight to the heart and soul of the ancient Inca people. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2004 by Bert Ruiz
An exploration of the Inca heart & soul
"The White Rock; An Exploration of the Inca Heartland," by Hugh Thomson is a probing insight to the heart and soul of the ancient Inca people. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2004 by Bert Ruiz
An exploration of the Inca heart & soul
"The White Rock; An Exploration of the Inca Heartland," by Hugh Thomson is a probing insight to the heart and soul of the ancient Inca people. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2004 by Bert Ruiz
A traveller's guidebook
This book is dedicated to pilgrims everywhere. It is an epic story emanating from one man's decision to leave everything behind to discover, and later, re-discover Peru. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2004 by Damien Boyd
Archeology, History, Adventure - and funny too
A fascinating storing about exploring the Inca trail. As well as talking about the Archeology (fascinating in itself), and the history of the Inca people it is also full of funny... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2003
A wonderful journey across the Inca Empire
Hugh Thomson presents in a fresh and exciting way his journey across the Inca heartland. Alongside descriptions of the wonderful Incaic monuments, such as Machu Picchu, the author... Read more
Published on 31 July 2002 by Mr. Charles Caruana
Wonderful
This book is an extremely intelligent discussion of the Incas and the tantilising traces which they have left us. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2002 by T Wigley
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