Peru Society and Nationhood in the Andes

The first major history to appear in English in over twenty years, Peru narrates and analyzes a past that reaches back over 10,000 years of Andean civilization. Drawing on the latest scholarship, Klaren explores the country's long history, with particular emphasis on social and economic issues. The book's underlying theme is the struggle, in both its ethnic and class dimensions, between Hispanic elites and indigenous masses over power and inclusion. Organized chronologically, the book devotes attention to prominent figures as well as to the daily lives of ordinary people. Peru highlights the divergent interpretation of the Andean past, allowing readers to come to their own conclusions on the controversial issues surrounding Peru and its remarkable history.

Peter Flindell Klaren is Professor of History and International Affairs at The George Washington University.