{"title":"Kim MacQuarrie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKim MacQuarrie\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers richly detailed narratives that explore the depths of history, often bringing ancient civilizations and pivotal moments vividly to life. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Last Days Of The Incas\u003c\/em\u003e, combine meticulous research with compelling storytelling to illuminate the complexities of historical events and their enduring impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to history and military themes will appreciate MacQuarrie's ability to weave cultural insights with dramatic episodes, providing a nuanced perspective on the forces that shaped our world. His writing invites reflection on the resilience and legacy of past societies through engaging and accessible prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-days-of-the-incas-by-kim-macquarrie-9780749929930","title":"The Last Days Of The Incas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1572, the Spanish sacked Vilcabamba, the last Inca stronghold, and the city was rapidly overtaken by the jungle, receding for hundreds of years into legend and myth. This is the story of how Vilcabamba was founded and how the Incas held out against the Spanish for over 30 years in a savage guerrilla war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of years later, at the turn of this century, an American explorer, Hiram Bingham, stumbled on the ruins of Machu Picchu and announced to the world that he had found Vilcabamba, the lost city of the Incas. For fifty years, the academic world agreed with him until in 1967 another American explorer discovered the real Vilcabamba...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Last Days Of The Incas\u003c\/em\u003e is the biography of a city—through history, myth, legend, literature, exploration, and archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647739543788,"sku":"9780749929930","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780749929930-the-last-days-of-the-incas.jpg?v=1779232668"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kim-macquarrie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}