Peru: A Cultural HistoryDevelops not only the historical rise of the modern country, but the cultural traditions upon which it evolved, matured, and is still distinguishing itself. |
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... pesos . Then influential entrepreneurs in the capi- tal city bought up claims , and a national financial fever raged as some pressed legitimate claims and others inflated debt values or forged claims . The internal debt mounted to over ...
... pesos . Then influential entrepreneurs in the capi- tal city bought up claims , and a national financial fever raged as some pressed legitimate claims and others inflated debt values or forged claims . The internal debt mounted to over ...
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... pesos in advances and loans . While enjoying the guano windfall , no Peruvian regime had developed a sound internal financing system . Consequently , income from other sources amounted to only 3,000,000 pesos annually , while even the ...
... pesos in advances and loans . While enjoying the guano windfall , no Peruvian regime had developed a sound internal financing system . Consequently , income from other sources amounted to only 3,000,000 pesos annually , while even the ...
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... pesos per ton . Pressing and wrapping the bales added one peso twelve reales per quintal . Sea freight from Callao to England ran six to seven pounds per ton plus 18 to 20 percent for insurance , customs commissions , and other related ...
... pesos per ton . Pressing and wrapping the bales added one peso twelve reales per quintal . Sea freight from Callao to England ran six to seven pounds per ton plus 18 to 20 percent for insurance , customs commissions , and other related ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Maps | 11 |
Peruvian Cities and Departments 2425 | 25 |
Copyright | |
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