Books by Mark Rice
Mark Rice studies the history of modern Latin America with a focus on Peru. His first book, Making Machu Picchu: The Politics of Tourism in Twentieth-Century Peru, examined the transformation of Machu Picchu into a global tourist destination and national symbol. His current research examines the politics of and social consequences of the construction of Peru’s modern road network. He is a Fulbright fellow who has published and presented his work extensively in the United States and Latin America.
Interviews with Mark Rice
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Inca Land: Explorations in the Highlands of Peru
by Hiram Bingham -
2
The Heights of Macchu Picchu
by Pablo Neruda & Tomas Q. Morin (translator) -
3
The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey
by Che Guevara -
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Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas
by Lucy C. Salazar (editor) & Richard Burger (editor) -
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Cradle of Gold: The Story of Hiram Bingham, a Real-Life Indiana Jones, and the Search for Machu Picchu
by Christopher Heaney
The best books on Machu Picchu, recommended by Mark Rice
The best books on Machu Picchu, recommended by Mark Rice
Machu Picchu has become the symbol of Peru, but this symbol has never been straightforward. Mark Rice recommends five books that give the full picture of the iconic site: from the record by its ‘discoverer,’ to the views of Pablo Neruda and Che Guevara, right through to the latest archaeological and historical works.
