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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.
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The Incas (Peoples of America) is a captivating exploration of one of the greatest civilizations in history. As one of the world's leading experts in Inca civilization, this thoroughly updated edition seamlessly integrates the latest research conducted over the last decade. With a focus on history, archaeology, and ethnography, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the Inca society.
Discover the fascinating world of the Inca civilization as you delve into topics such as their history, politics, economy, ideology, society, and military organization. Gain valuable insights from new research on pre-imperial Inca society, the royal capital of Cuzco, the sacred landscape, and royal estates.
With over 90 maps, figures, and photographs, this book brings the Inca civilization to life. Explore the magnificent Machu Picchu and learn about provincial relations, the khipu information-recording technology, languages, time frames, gender relations, effects on human biology, and daily life of the Incas.
By explicitly examining how the Inca worldview and philosophy shaped the empire, The Incas (Peoples of America) offers a unique perspective into the character of this extraordinary civilization. Whether you're a history enthusiast, archaeology lover, or simply curious about the Inca civilization, this book is a must-read for you.
Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the Inca civilization. Get your copy of The Incas (Peoples of America) today and embark on an adventure to unravel the mysteries of one of the greatest civilizations in history.
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