The Inca
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The Inca

Lost Civilizations

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eBook - ePub

The Inca

Lost Civilizations

About this book

In their heyday the Inca ruled over the largest land empire in the Americas, reaching the pinnacle of South American civilization. Known as the 'Romans of the Americas', these fabulous engineers converted the vertiginous, challenging landscapes of the Andes into a fertile region able to feed millions, alongside building royal estates such as Machu Picchu and a 40,000-kilometre road network crisscrossed by elegant braided-rope suspension bridges.
Beautifully illustrated, this book examines the mythical origins and history of the Inca, as well as their economy, society, technology and beliefs. Kevin Lane reconsiders previous theories while proposing new interpretations concerning the timeline of Inca expansion, their political organization and the role of women in their society, while showcasing how their legacy endures today.

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Information

Publisher
Reaktion Books
Year
2022
Print ISBN
9781789145465
eBook ISBN
9781789145472
Topic
History
Subtopic
Ancient History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Chronology
  7. Preface
  8. 1 Tahuantinsuyu: Land of the Incas
  9. 2 Expansion: Myth, History and Archaeology
  10. 3 Authority, Religion and Ideology
  11. 4 Technology and Architecture
  12. 5 Feeding an Empire
  13. 6 Inca Political Power
  14. 7 Crisis, Pandemic and Collapse
  15. 8 The Past in the Present
  16. Bibliographical Essay
  17. Bibliography
  18. Acknowledgements
  19. Photo Acknowledgements
  20. Index

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