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Book Synopsis Ancient Inca Geography by : Theresa Morlock
Download or read book Ancient Inca Geography written by Theresa Morlock and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Nestled in the Andes Mountains, the Inca people built a settlement that’s in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. This title explores the geography of the ancient Inca civilization, which extended well beyond Machu Picchu. Covering land from present-day Peru to present-day Chile, the diverse landscape affected all aspects of Incan society, from daily life to terrace farming and irrigation. Readers will learn how geography and climate played a role in the development of this civilization. Colorful images and engaging text based on social studies curricula support classroom learning.
Book Synopsis Geography Matters in the Inca Empire by : Melanie Waldron
Download or read book Geography Matters in the Inca Empire written by Melanie Waldron and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we know about the Incas? What were Inca towns and cities like? What was the "e;lost city of the Incas"e;? Geography Matters in the Inca Empire looks at how the Inca Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Inca life through its geography. Read about how the mountainous Inca geography led to their development of terrace farming, how the Incas worshipped the mountain peaks as gods and how the size of their Empire meant they built thousands of miles of roads and bridges to connect their people.
Download or read book Inca written by Lawrence Kovacs and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealing legends and legacies, Inca: Discover the Culture and Geography of a Lost Civilization with 25 Projects offers engaging insight into the continent-sprawling ancient Inca culture. The text and activities invite learners on a journey along the Inca Trail. They'll visit the city of Cuzco and the majestic Machu Picchu, built on a jagged ridge thousands of feet above the Urubamba River. Kids will learn about cultural beliefs, rituals, scientific advances, and languages. They'll create Salar de Uyuni salt crystals and build a tropical cloud forest. This captivating educational tool also features unique illustrations, informative sidebars, fun-fact questions, and vocabulary that will interest readers from start to finish.
Book Synopsis The First New Chronicle and Good Government by : Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala
Download or read book The First New Chronicle and Good Government written by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most fascinating books on pre-Columbian and early colonial Peru was written by a Peruvian Indian named Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala. This book, The First New Chronicle and Good Government, covers pre-Inca times, various aspects of Inca culture, the Spanish conquest, and colonial times up to around 1615 when the manuscript was finished. Now housed in the Royal Library, Copenhagen, Denmark, and viewable online at www.kb.dk/permalink/2006/poma/info/en/frontpage.htm, the original manuscript has 1,189 pages accompanied by 398 full-page drawings that constitute the most accurate graphic depiction of Inca and colonial Peruvian material culture ever done. Working from the original manuscript and consulting with fellow Quechua- and Spanish-language experts, Roland Hamilton here provides the most complete and authoritative English translation of approximately the first third of The First New Chronicle and Good Government. The sections included in this volume (pages 1–369 of the manuscript) cover the history of Peru from the earliest times and the lives of each of the Inca rulers and their wives, as well as a wealth of information about ordinances, age grades, the calendar, idols, sorcerers, burials, punishments, jails, songs, palaces, roads, storage houses, and government officials. One hundred forty-six of Guaman Poma's detailed illustrations amplify the text.
Download or read book The Incas written by Terence N. D'Altroy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Book Synopsis Daily Life in the Inca Empire by : Michael A. Malpass
Download or read book Daily Life in the Inca Empire written by Michael A. Malpass and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-04-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Peru written by Magic Geography and published by Nord Alps. This book was released on with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peru is a country that can be found in the western part of South America. It shares its borders with the countries of Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and the Pacific Ocean. Peru is the third most populous country in South America, behind Brazil and Colombia, with a population of roughly 32 million people, according to the latest estimates. Lima is not only the largest city in Peru but also the nation’s capital, and it is estimated that around one-third of the population resides in Lima. The diverse indigenous peoples of Peru, the Spanish colonists, and other immigrants from Europe and Asia have all left their mark on the country’s history and cultural heritage, which has resulted in Peru’s rich history and heritage. The country is famous for its varied topography, which includes the towering Andes Mountains, the verdant Amazon rainforest, and the dry coastal deserts. Peru’s economy is heavily dependent on tourism because to the country’s well-known ancient sites, such as Machu Picchu, and its thriving indigenous cultures. Tourism is also a big contributor to the economy of Peru. In addition to its traditional textiles and handicrafts, Peru is well-known for the rich variety of flavors found in its cuisine, which includes delicacies such as ceviche and lomo saltado. Discover the intriguing world of Peru and learn about how the country’s singular history and geography helped to develop it into the magnificent place that it is today. We will take you on a journey into the heart of Peru, from the ancient civilizations of the Moche and Inca, through the entrance of the Spanish and the fusion of cultures, to the spectacular grandeur of the Andes Mountains, Amazon Rainforest, and Coastal Deserts. This book is written in a way that is both interesting and detailed, offers a complete account of the Moche and Inca civilizations, detailing their growth and collapse as well as the impact they left behind. You will obtain a deeper understanding of the influence that these ancient civilizations have had on modern-day Peru by delving into the religious beliefs, social systems, art, and architecture of these civilizations from the past. The Spanish Conquest and its impacts on Peru are also investigated in this book. Topics covered include the mixing of Spanish and native cultures as well as the continuing repercussions of this seminal turning point in world history. You will gain an understanding of the diverse landscape of Peru, from the breathtaking Andes Mountains to the verdant Amazon Rainforest to the fascinating Coastal Deserts. You will also gain an understanding of the relevance of these locations to the people and culture of the country. We will present you with a deep and interesting understanding of one of the most fascinating countries on the planet, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a history buff, a traveler, or just plain interested about the rest of the world. This book features: -Peru’s History From Ancient Times To Nowadays -Peru’s Rich Geography And Biodiversity -Glossary With The Main Terms Related To Peru For Further Research -Quiz With 20 Questions To Test Your Knowledge -Reccomended Readings And Resources To Explore Peru
Book Synopsis Inca Rituals and Sacred Mountains by : Johan Reinhard
Download or read book Inca Rituals and Sacred Mountains written by Johan Reinhard and published by Cotsen Institute of Archaeology. This book was released on 2010 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Incas carried out some of the most dramatic ceremonies known to us from ancient times. Groups of people walked hundreds of miles across arid and mountainous terrain to perform them on mountains over 6,096 m (20,000 feet) high. The most important offerings made during these pilgrimages involved human sacrifices (capacochas). Although Spanish chroniclers wrote about these offerings and the state sponsored processions of which they were a part, their accounts were based on second-hand sources, and the only direct evidence we have of the capacocha sacrifices comes to us from archaeological excavations. Some of the most thoroughly documented of these were undertaken on high mountain summits, where the material evidence has been exceptionally well preserved. In this study we describe the results of research undertaken on Mount Llullaillaco (6,739 m/22,109 feet), which has the world's highest archaeological site. The types of ruins and artifact assemblages recovered are described and analyzed. By comparing the archaeological evidence with the chroniclers' accounts and with findings from other mountaintop sites, common patterns are demonstrated; while at the same time previously little known elements contribute to our understanding of key aspects of Inca religion. This study illustrates the importance of archaeological sites being placed within the broader context of physical and sacred features of the natural landscape.
Book Synopsis Lost City of the Incas by : Hiram Bingham
Download or read book Lost City of the Incas written by Hiram Bingham and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in the 1950s, this is a classic account of the discovery in 1911 of the lost city of Machu Picchu. In 1911 Hiram Bingham, a pre-historian with a love of exotic destinations, set out to Peru in search of the legendary city of Vilcabamba, capital city of the last Inca ruler, Manco Inca. With a combination of doggedness and good fortune he stumbled on the perfectly preserved ruins of Machu Picchu perched on a cloud-capped ledge 2000 feet above the torrent of the Urubamba River. The buildings were of white granite, exquisitely carved blocks each higher than a man. Bingham had not, as it turned out, found Vilcabamba, but he had nevertheless made an astonishing and memorable discovery, which he describes in his bestselling book LOST CITY OF THE INCAS.
Book Synopsis The Sacred Landscape of the Inca by : Brian S. Bauer
Download or read book The Sacred Landscape of the Inca written by Brian S. Bauer and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-22 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ceque system of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire, was perhaps the most complex indigenous ritual system in the pre-Columbian Americas. From a center known as the Coricancha (Golden Enclosure) or the Temple of the Sun, a system of 328 huacas (shrines) arranged along 42 ceques (lines) radiated out toward the mountains surrounding the city. This elaborate network, maintained by ayllus (kin groups) that made offerings to the shrines in their area, organized the city both temporally and spiritually. From 1990 to 1995, Brian Bauer directed a major project to document the ceque system of Cusco. In this book, he synthesizes extensive archaeological survey work with archival research into the Inca social groups of the Cusco region, their land holdings, and the positions of the shrines to offer a comprehensive, empirical description of the ceque system. Moving well beyond previous interpretations, Bauer constructs a convincing model of the system's physical form and its relation to the social, political, and territorial organization of Cusco.
Book Synopsis Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by : Jared Diamond
Download or read book Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies written by Jared Diamond and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1999-04-17 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fascinating.... Lays a foundation for understanding human history."—Bill Gates In this "artful, informative, and delightful" (William H. McNeill, New York Review of Books) book, Jared Diamond convincingly argues that geographical and environmental factors shaped the modern world. Societies that had had a head start in food production advanced beyond the hunter-gatherer stage, and then developed religion --as well as nasty germs and potent weapons of war --and adventured on sea and land to conquer and decimate preliterate cultures. A major advance in our understanding of human societies, Guns, Germs, and Steel chronicles the way that the modern world came to be and stunningly dismantles racially based theories of human history. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, the Rhone-Poulenc Prize, and the Commonwealth club of California's Gold Medal.
Book Synopsis The Two Major Cities of the Inca Empire : Cuzco and Machu Picchu - History Kids Books | Children's History Books by : Baby Professor
Download or read book The Two Major Cities of the Inca Empire : Cuzco and Machu Picchu - History Kids Books | Children's History Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps you've heard about the ancient cities of Cuzco and Machu Picchu. They were once cradles of life and civilization. Although they are no longer existing today, they still leave a powerful impression and knowledge on culture, architecture and life in general. There are lots more to learn from The Two Major Cities of the Inca Empire. Start reading (and learning) today!
Book Synopsis Inca Sacred Space by : Frank M. Meddens
Download or read book Inca Sacred Space written by Frank M. Meddens and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of conference papers which present the principles and functions of ushnus, Inca sacred spaces, through history, archaeology and anthropology.
Book Synopsis The Inca Empire (True Books: Ancient Civilizations) by :
Download or read book The Inca Empire (True Books: Ancient Civilizations) written by and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2019 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Aztecs, Incas & Mayans | Similarities and Differences | Ancient Civilization Book | Fourth Grade Social Studies | Children's Geography & Cultures Books by : Baby
Download or read book Aztecs, Incas & Mayans | Similarities and Differences | Ancient Civilization Book | Fourth Grade Social Studies | Children's Geography & Cultures Books written by Baby and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Geography and Ethnography by : Kurt A. Raaflaub
Download or read book Geography and Ethnography written by Kurt A. Raaflaub and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-12-17 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating volume brings together leading specialists, whohave analyzed the thoughts and records documenting the worldviewsof a wide range of pre-modern societies. Presents evidence from across the ages; from antiquity throughto the Age of Discovery Provides cross-cultural comparison of ancient societies aroundthe globe, from the Chinese to the Incas and Aztecs, from theGreeks and Romans to the peoples of ancient India Explores newly discovered medieval Islamic materials
Book Synopsis Turn Right at Machu Picchu by : Mark Adams
Download or read book Turn Right at Machu Picchu written by Mark Adams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TRAVEL MEMOIR What happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to re-create the original expedition to Machu Picchu? In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and “discovered” Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archeological site, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer’s perilous path in search of the truth—except he’d written about adventure far more than he’d actually lived it. In fact, he’d never even slept in a tent. Turn Right at Machu Picchu is Adams’ fascinating and funny account of his journey through some of the world’s most majestic, historic, and remote landscapes guided only by a hard-as-nails Australian survivalist and one nagging question: Just what was Machu Picchu?
