Historian's Guide to the Ruins in Peru

This is a guide book for anybody who wants to learn more about all of the ins and outs of the ruins in Peru, including all of the different theories harbored by intellectuals in the region regarding their construction and the various Peruvian plant medicines. At the end of the day, most guide books to Peru only offer you part of the story. A typical guide will give you plenty of information on hotels and restaurants, but you probably won't even consider going to even 95% of the options presented simply due to your location and the traveling costs of being picky. Anyone who wants to experience the culture and history of Peru will prefer this book over one which simply provides details about food, lodging, and travel around the country. From an American perspective, it can be very difficult to understand the Peruvian country due to its deep historical roots and indigenous cultures that are still very active today. This book doesn't hold back on many different strange ideas and options that you will undoubtedly encounter during your adventures in Peru. This guide will provide you with: - Guides getting to and from all of the popular and lesser-known ruins, including travel costs.- Heavily-detailed description of Machu Picchu, and itineraries for travelers of all budgets to reach the ruins.- The who/what/when/where/how behind each site, including over 50 pictures and primary and secondary source accounts.- All of the theories on how the impressive, perfectly-fitted monolithic structures were constructed. - A guide to visiting the ruins which were created by the ancestors of the Incas.- All of the popular myths and interpretation of written texts relating to Inca History.- An explanation as to why Inca history has been dumbed down in Western textbooks. - A guide to understanding the deep historical roots of the country and its impacts on the local people today.- An exploration of Inca spirituality, and how it relates to modern Peruvian plant medicine.- The popular ideas presented by Shamans to travelers who wish to try plant medicines like Ayahuasca, Coca, and San Pedro.- Bonus guide to the Bolivian site of Tiahuanaco