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At Home with the Sapa Inca

Author : Stella Nair
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1477302506
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book At Home with the Sapa Inca written by Stella Nair and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By examining the stunning stone buildings and dynamic spaces of the royal estate of Chinchero, Nair brings to light the rich complexity of Inca architecture. This investigation ranges from the paradigms of Inca scholarship and a summary of Inca cultural practices to the key events of Topa Inca's reign and the many individual elements of Chinchero's extraordinary built environment. What emerges are the subtle, often sophisticated ways in which the Inca manipulated space and architecture in order to impose their authority, identity, and agenda. The remains of grand buildings, as well as a series of deft architectural gestures in the landscape, reveal the unique places that were created within the royal estate and how one space deeply informed the other. These dynamic settings created private places for an aging ruler to spend time with a preferred wife and son, while also providing impressive spaces for imperial theatrics that reiterated the power of Topa Inca, the choice of his preferred heir, and the ruler's close relationship with sacred forces. This careful study of architectural details also exposes several false paradigms that have profoundly misguided how we understand Inca architecture, including the belief that it ended with the arrival of Spaniards in the Andes. Instead, Nair reveals how, amidst the entanglement and violence of the European encounter, an indigenous town emerged that was rooted in Inca ways of understanding space, place, and architecture and that paid homage to a landscape that defined home for Topa Inca.

The Inca

Author : Kevin Lane
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789145473
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book The Inca written by Kevin Lane and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From their mythical origins to astonishing feats of engineering, an expertly informed reassessment of one of the great empires of the Americas: the Inca. 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-kilometer-long road network crisscrossed by elegant braided-rope suspension bridges. Beautifully illustrated, this book examines the mythical origins and history of the Inca, including 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.

Ancient Inca Daily Life

Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1499419368
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (994 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Inca Daily Life written by Heather Moore Niver 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: The Inca Empire is known for its gods, famous rulers, and high priests, but the daily lives of the Incan people were just as important to the society’s growth and development. This book covers the fascinating facts about daily life in the Inca Empire. Readers will delight in learning about Inca villages, the role of men, women, and children, and the farming and laboring lifestyle they experienced. Written with accessible language and accompanied by colorful images, this title presents fundamental social studies concepts through a curricular lens.

Mathematics of the Incas

Author : Marcia Ascher
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486152707
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book Mathematics of the Incas written by Marcia Ascher and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique, thought-provoking study discusses quipu, an accounting system employing knotted, colored cords, used by Incas. Cultural context, mathematics involved, and even how to make a quipu. Over 125 illustrations.

Machu Picchu

Author : Richard L. Burger
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300097638
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Machu Picchu written by Richard L. Burger and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the status of contemporary research on Incan civilization, and addresses mysteries of the founding and abandonment of Machu Picchu, charting its archaeological history from 1911 to the present.

Empire of the Incas

Author : Barbara A. Somervill
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1604131586
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Empire of the Incas written by Barbara A. Somervill and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive history of the Incas that discusses the establishment and decline of the empire, society, daily life, art, science, and culture, and includes a time line, a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of further resources.

Spotlight on Peru

Author : Robin Johnson
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780778734567
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book Spotlight on Peru written by Robin Johnson and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of Peru, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.

Art and Vision in the Inca Empire

Author : Adam Herring
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107094364
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Art and Vision in the Inca Empire written by Adam Herring and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-22 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a new, art-historical interpretation of pre-contact Inca culture and power and includes over sixty color images.

The Incas

Author : Terence N. D'Altroy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444331159
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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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

All About: Impressive Incas

Author : P S Quick
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783337621
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book All About: Impressive Incas written by P S Quick and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2015-03-05 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fantastic book, filled with amazing facts and photographs, describes what life was like for the Incas. It gives an in-depth account of all aspects of life and people of the time - including sections about emperors, cities, religion, gods, everyday life and many more. The 'All About' series is an educational collection of books from P S Quick, and is targeted to interest 7 to 11 year olds - but will fascinate readers of all ages. At the end of each book there is a quiz section for the reader, featuring 150 questions and answers.

Rethinking the Inka

Author : Frances M. Hayashida
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1477323856
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book Rethinking the Inka written by Frances M. Hayashida and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Inka conquered an immense area extending across five modern nations, yet most English-language publications on the Inka focus on governance in the area of modern Peru. This volume expands the range of scholarship available in English by collecting new and notable research on Qullasuyu, the largest of the four quarters of the empire, which extended south from Cuzco into contemporary Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile. From the study of Qullasuyu arise fresh theoretical perspectives that both complement and challenge what we think we know about the Inka. While existing scholarship emphasizes the political and economic rationales underlying state action, Rethinking the Inka turns to the conquered themselves and reassesses imperial motivations. The book’s chapters, incorporating more than two hundred photographs, explore relations between powerful local lords and their Inka rulers; the roles of nonhumans in the social and political life of the empire; local landscapes remade under Inka rule; and the appropriation and reinterpretation by locals of Inka objects, infrastructure, practices, and symbols. Written by some of South America’s leading archaeologists, Rethinking the Inka is poised to be a landmark book in the field.

Early American Civilizations

Author : Catherine S. Whittington
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781617001338
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Early American Civilizations written by Catherine S. Whittington and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ancient Inca Culture

Author : Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1499419325
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (994 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Inca Culture written by Kristen Rajczak Nelson and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-16 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The culture of the Inca Empire is defined by fascinating architecture, religion, farming, and technology, as well as a society that saw each citizen assigned to a specific task. This volume explores these fundamental social studies concepts, which complements classroom learning. Readers will learn about the Inca people’s contributions to their society, including the Quipu, clothing, festivals, and societal roles. Accessible language and thought-provoking images and primary sources help engage readers.

The Inca Empire

Author : Jane Bingham
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN 13 : 9781410927316
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book The Inca Empire written by Jane Bingham and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2007 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title uncovers the mysteries of the Incas. Find out where to see an underground punishment chamber filled with snakes, pumas, and jaguars, why a headache could end up with you having a hole drilled in your head, and how to pronounce some common Inca words.

Encyclopedia of the Incas

Author : Gary Urton
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0759123632
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (591 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of the Incas written by Gary Urton and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Oxford Handbook of the Incas

Author : Sonia Alconini Mujica
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190219351
Total Pages : 881 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of the Incas written by Sonia Alconini Mujica and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Oxford Handbook of the Incas aims to be the first comprehensive book on the Inca, the largest empire in the pre-Columbian world. Using archaeology, ethnohistory and art history, the central goal of this handbook is to bring together novel recent research conducted by experts from different fields that study the Inca empire, from its origins and expansion to its demise and continuing influence in contemporary times"--Provided by publisher.

The Inka Empire

Author : Izumi Shimada
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1477303936
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book The Inka Empire written by Izumi Shimada and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massive yet elegantly executed masonry architecture and andenes (agricultural terraces) set against majestic and seemingly boundless Andean landscapes, roads built in defiance of rugged terrains, and fine textiles with orderly geometric designs—all were created within the largest political system in the ancient New World, a system headed, paradoxically, by a single, small minority group without wheeled vehicles, markets, or a writing system, the Inka. For some 130 years (ca. A.D. 1400 to 1533), the Inka ruled over at least eighty-six ethnic groups in an empire that encompassed about 2 million square kilometers, from the northernmost region of the Ecuador–Colombia border to northwest Argentina. The Inka Empire brings together leading international scholars from many complementary disciplines, including human genetics, linguistics, textile and architectural studies, ethnohistory, and archaeology, to present a state-of-the-art, holistic, and in-depth vision of the Inkas. The contributors provide the latest data and understandings of the political, demographic, and linguistic evolution of the Inkas, from the formative era prior to their political ascendancy to their post-conquest transformation. The scholars also offer an updated vision of the unity, diversity, and essence of the material, organizational, and symbolic-ideological features of the Inka Empire. As a whole, The Inka Empire demonstrates the necessity and value of a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates the insights of fields beyond archaeology and ethnohistory. And with essays by scholars from seven countries, it reflects the cosmopolitanism that has characterized Inka studies ever since its beginnings in the nineteenth century.