ISBN: 9780521689380 - ancient inca (case studies in early societies) (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book offers a detailed account of Inca history, society and culture through the lens of archaeology, written documents and ethnographic accounts of native Andeans. Throughout the Andes, public works ordained by the emperors of the Incas dominate and transform the natural landscape. Cities, temples and fortresses of stone, marvelously engineered roads cut through sheer mountain slopes, massive agricultural terraces and hydraulic works are emblematic of Inca power. In this book, Alan L. Kolata examines how these awesome material products came into being. What were the cultural institutions that gave impetus to the Incas' imperial ambition? What form of power did the Incas exercise over their conquered provinces, far from the imperial capital of Cuzco? How did they mobilize the staggering labor force that sustained their war machine and built their empire? What kind of perceptions and religious beliefs informed Inca worldview.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 0521689384. 2013, bright clean copy, no markings, Professional booksellers since 1981.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 300 pages. 8.90x6.00x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Offers a detailed account of Inca history, society and culture through the lens of archaeology, written documents and ethnographic accounts of native Andeans. Series: Case Studies in Early Societies. Num Pages: 314 pages, 69 b/w illus. 10 maps 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAK; 3H; HDD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 524. . 2013. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

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