The Incas And Their Ancestors

Author : Michael E. Moseley
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Incas
ISBN : 0500277230

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The Incas and Their Ancestors by Michael E. Moseley Pdf

In 1532, when Pizarro conquered Peru, the Inca realm was one of the largest empires on earth, graced by gold masterpieces, towns with great palaces and temples, and an impressive network of roads. But this glittering culture only obscured the rich and diverse civilizations that had preceded it: Chavin, Moche, Nazca, Tiwanaku, Huari, and Chimu. Described as a "masterly study" and an "outstanding volume" on its first publication, The Incas and Their Ancestors quickly established itself as the best general introduction to the cultures and civilizations of ancient Peru. Now this classic text has been fully updated for the revised edition. New discoveries over the last decade are integrated throughout. The occupation of Peru's desert coast can now be traced back to 12,000 BC and ensuing maritime adaptations are examined in early littoral societies that mummified their dead and others that were mound builders. The spread of Andean agriculture is related to fresh data on climate, and protracted drought is identified as a recurrent contributor to the rise and fall of civilizations in the Cordillera. The results of recent excavations enliven understanding of coastal Moche and Nazca societies and the ancient highland states of Huari and Tiwanaku. Architectural models accompanying burials provide fresh interpretations of the palaces of imperial Chan Chan, while the origins of the Incas are given new clarity by a spate of modern research on America's largest native empire. -- Description from http://www.amazon.com (Feb. 13, 2012).

Author : Michael Edward Moseley
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 0500050635

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The Incas and Their Ancestors by Michael Edward Moseley Pdf

In 1532, when Pizarro conquered Peru, the Inca realm was one of the largest empires on earth, rivalling that of Ming China or the Ottoman Turks. This glittering culture however only obscured the rich and diverse civilizations that had preceded it: Chavin, Moche, Nazca, Tiwanaku, Huari and Chimu. Intense research into this heritage has been carried out during the last generation and this work presents a synthesis of these new findings.

Author : Federico Kauffmann Doig
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Incas
ISBN : UCSC:32106016750298

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Ancestors of the Incas by Federico Kauffmann Doig Pdf

Catalouge of an exhibition presented by WONDERS at the Florida International Museum

Author : Michael Edward Moseley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0500282773

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In 1532, when Pizarro conquered Peru, the Inca realm was one of the largest empires on earth, graced by gold masterpieces, towns with great palaces and temples, and an impressive network of roads.

Author : Margaret Young-S¾nchez
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780803249219

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Tiwanaku by Margaret Young-S¾nchez Pdf

Introduces the striking artwork and fascinating rituals of this highland culture through approximately one hundred works of art and cultural treasures.

Author : Mira Bartok,Christine Ronan,Esther Grisham
Publisher : Good Year Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1994-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 067336156X

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The Incas and Their Ancestors by Mira Bartok,Christine Ronan,Esther Grisham Pdf

Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!

Author : Michael A. Malpass
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313355493

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Daily Life in the Inca Empire by Michael A. Malpass Pdf

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.

Author : William Isbell,Helaine Silverman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0387757309

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Andean Archaeology III by William Isbell,Helaine Silverman Pdf

The third volume in the Andean Archaeology series, this book focuses on the marked cultural differences between the northern and southern regions of the Central Andes, and considers the conditions under which these differences evolved, grew pronounced, and diminished. This book continues the dynamic, current problem-oriented approach to the field of Andean Archaeology that began with Andean Archaeology I and Andean Archaeology II. Combines up-to-date research, diverse theoretical platforms, and far-reaching interpretations to draw provocative and thoughtful conclusions.

Author : Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780292774827

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The History of the Incas by Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa Pdf

A new translation and introduction to an invaluable source of information on the last and largest empire to develop in the indigenous Americas. The History of the Incas may be the best description of Inca life and mythology to survive Spanish colonization of Peru. Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa, a well-educated sea captain and cosmographer of the viceroyalty, wrote the document in Cuzco, the capital of the Inca Empire, just forty years after the arrival of the first Spaniards. The royal sponsorship of the work guaranteed Sarmiento direct access to the highest Spanish officials in Cuzco. It allowed him to summon influential Incas, especially those who had witnessed the fall of the Empire. Sarmiento also traveled widely and interviewed numerous local lords (curacas), as well as surviving members of the royal Inca families. Once completed, in an unprecedented effort to establish the authenticity of the work, Sarmiento’s manuscript was read, chapter by chapter, to forty-two indigenous authorities for commentary and correction. The scholars behind this new edition (the first to be published in English since 1907) went to similarly great lengths in pursuit of accuracy. Translators Brian Bauer and Vania Smith used an early transcript and, in some instances, the original document to create the text. Bauer and Jean-Jacques Decoster’s introduction lays bare the biases Sarmiento incorporated into his writing. It also theorizes what sources, in addition to his extensive interviews, Sarmiento relied upon to produce his history. Finally, more than sixty new illustrations enliven this historically invaluable document of life in the ancient Andes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Inca art
ISBN : OCLC:913422986

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Ancestors of the Incas by Anonim Pdf

Author : Terence N. D'Altroy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781444331158

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The Incas by Terence N. D'Altroy Pdf

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

Author : Kim MacQuarrie
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780743260503

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The Last Days of the Incas by Kim MacQuarrie Pdf

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.

Author : Robert L. O'Connell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195119206

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Ride of the Second Horseman by Robert L. O'Connell Pdf

In times of underpopulation, slaves weretaken to provide labor. O'Connell explores the histories of the civilizations of ancient Sumeria, Egypt, Assyria, China, and the New World, showing how war came to each and how it adapted to varying circumstances. On the other hand, societies based on trade employed war much more selectively andpragmatically. Thus, Minoan Crete, long protected from marauding pastoralists, developed a wealthy mercantile society marked by unmilitaristic attitudes, equality between men and women, and a relative absence of class distinctions. In Assyria, by contrast, war came to be an end in itself, in aculture dominated by male warriors. Despite the violence in the world today, O'Connell finds reason for hope. The industrial revolution broke the old patterns of subsistence: war no longer serves the demographic purpose it once did.

Author : Gary Urton,Adriana von Hagen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780759123632

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Encyclopedia of the Incas by Gary Urton,Adriana von Hagen Pdf

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.

Author : Susan A. Niles
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 1587292947

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The Shape of Inca History by Susan A. Niles Pdf

In The Shape of Inca History, Susan Niles considers the ways in which the Inca concept of history informed their narratives, rituals, and architecture. Using sixteenth-century chronicles of Inca culture, legal documents from the first generation of conquest, and field investigation of architectural remains, she strategically explores the interplay of oral and written histories with the architectural record and provides a new and exciting understanding of the lives of the royal families on the eve of conquest.Niles focuses on the life of Huayna Capac, the Inca king who ruled at the time of the first European incursions on the Andean coast. Because he died just a few years before the Spaniards overturned the Inca world, eyewitness accounts of his deeds as recorded by the invaders can be used to separate fact from propaganda. The rich documentary sources telling of his life include extraordinarily detailed legal records that inventory lands on his estate in the Yucay Valley. These sources provide a basis—unique in the Andes—for reconstructing the social and physical plan of the estate and for dating its construction exactly.Huayna Capac's country palace shows a design different from that devised by his ancestors. Niles argues that the radical stylistic and technical innovations documented in the buildings themselves can be understood by referring to the turbulent political atmosphere prevalent at the time of his accession. Illustrated with numerous photographs and reconstruction drawings, The Shape of Inca History breaks new ground by proposing that Inca royal style was dynamic and that the design of an Inca building can best be interpreted by its historical context. In this way it is possible to recreate the development of Inca architectural style over time.