The Complete Illustrated History of the Inca Empire

The Complete Illustrated History of the Inca Empire
Title The Complete Illustrated History of the Inca Empire PDF eBook
Author David M. Jones
Publisher Lorenz Books
Pages 0
Release 2012
Genre Incas
ISBN 9780754823582

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An expert and vivid guide to the history of the Inca civilization, exploring the native peoples of Peru and the Andes, their mythologies and ancient belief systems, the detail of their everyday lives, and the beauty of their art and architecture. ,

Encyclopedia of the Incas

Encyclopedia of the Incas
Title Encyclopedia of the Incas PDF eBook
Author Gary Urton
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Pages 335
Release 2015-06-04
Genre History
ISBN 0759123632

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The Inca Empire existed for fewer than 100 years, yet ruled more subjects than either the Aztecs or the Maya and occupied a territory stretching nearly 3000 miles. The Incas left no system of writing; what we know of them has been gleaned from the archaeological record and accounts written following the Spanish invasion. In this A-to-Z encyclopedia, Gary Urton and Adriana von Hagen, together with over thirty contributors, provide a broad introduction to the fascinating civilization of the Incas, including their settlements, culture, society, celebrations, and achievements. Following a broad introduction, 128 individual entries explore wide-ranging themes (religion, architecture, farming) and specific topics (ceremonial drinking cup, astronomy), interweaving ethnohistoric and archaeological research with nuanced interpretation. Each entry provides suggestions for further reading. Sidebars profiling chroniclers and researchers of Inca life—ranging from José de Acosta and Cristóbal de Albornoz to Maria Rostworowski and R. Tom Zuidema—add depth and context for the cultural entries. Cross-references, alphabetical and topical lists of entries, and a thorough index help readers navigate the volume. A chronology, selected bibliography, regional map, and almost ninety illustrations round out the volume. In sum, the Encyclopedia of the Incas provides a unique, comprehensive resource for scholars, as well as the general public, to explore the civilization of the Incas—the largest empire of the pre-Columbian New World.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Inca Empire

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Inca Empire
Title The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Inca Empire PDF eBook
Author David M. Jones
Publisher Lorenz Books
Pages 0
Release 2016-03-07
Genre Incas
ISBN 9780857234476

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A sumptuously illustrated history of the politics, art, architecture, mythology and legends of the Incas.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Inca Empire

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Inca Empire
Title The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Inca Empire PDF eBook
Author David Michael Jones
Publisher
Pages 512
Release 2012
Genre Incas
ISBN 9780857234469

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The Incas

The Incas
Title The Incas PDF eBook
Author Terence N. D'Altroy
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Pages 578
Release 2014-05-27
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1444331159

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The Incas is a captivating exploration of one of the greatest civilizations ever seen. Seamlessly drawing on history, archaeology, and ethnography, this thoroughly updated new edition integrates advances made in hundreds of new studies conducted over the last decade. • Written by one of the world’s leading experts on Inca civilization • Covers Inca history, politics, economy, ideology, society, and military organization • Explores advances in research that include pre-imperial Inca society; the royal capital of Cuzco; the sacred landscape; royal estates; Machu Picchu; provincial relations; the khipu information-recording technology; languages, time frames, gender relations, effects on human biology, and daily life • Explicitly examines how the Inca world view and philosophy affected the character of the empire • Illustrated with over 90 maps, figures, and photographs

The Last Days of the Incas

The Last Days of the Incas
Title The Last Days of the Incas PDF eBook
Author Kim MacQuarrie
Publisher Simon and Schuster
Pages 548
Release 2008-06-17
Genre History
ISBN 0743260503

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Documents the epic conquest of the Inca Empire as well as the decades-long insurgency waged by the Incas against the Conquistadors, in a narrative history that is partially drawn from the storytelling traditions of the Peruvian Amazon Yora people. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

Daily Life in the Inca Empire

Daily Life in the Inca Empire
Title Daily Life in the Inca Empire PDF eBook
Author Michael A. Malpass
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Pages 208
Release 2009-04-30
Genre History
ISBN 0313355495

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Explore daily living inside the Inca empire, the largest empire in the western hemisphere before European colonization. The Incas' subjugation of all types of cultures in western South America led to a wide variety of experiences, from military leaders to ruling class to conquered peoples. Readers will uncover all aspects of Inca culture, including politics and social hierarchy, the life cycle, agriculture, architecture, women's roles, dress and ornamentation, food and drink, festivals, religious rituals, the calendar, and the unique Inca form of taxation. Utilizing the best of current research and excavation, the second edition includes new material throughout as well as a new chapter on Machu Picchu, and a day in the life section focusing on an Inca family and a servant family in Machu Picchu. Concluding chapters discuss Inca contributions to modern society and the dangers of present destruction of archaeological sites.