The Inca
Lost Civilizations
Seiten
2022
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78914-546-5 (ISBN)
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78914-546-5 (ISBN)
A new account of the Inca, who in their heyday were at the pinnacle of South American civilization
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.
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.
Kevin Lane is a researcher of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and the Institute of Cultures (IDECU), University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has published widely on South American archaeology.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 18.03.2022 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Lost Civilizations |
| Zusatzinfo | 53 illustrations, 45 in colour |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Archäologie |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78914-546-5 / 1789145465 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78914-546-5 / 9781789145465 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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