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Encyclopedia of the Incas (Hardcover)
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Encyclopedia of the Incas (Hardcover)
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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 Jose de Acosta and Cristobal 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.
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