Encyclopedia Of The Incas

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.IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BELOW  WHAT IS A pdf E-BOOK?An electronic book that can be read on a computer, laptop or an e-book reader. Can be accessed, read & printed on PC or Mac.To download, read and print your pdf e-book requires Acrobat Reader - free software which can be downloaded from adobe.com Once payment has cleared, your order will be sent via a download link straight to the email address provided. Please allow maximum 48 hours for processing, but items are usually sent within 24 HOURS OR LESS. Customer satisfaction is very important to me, but COMMUNICATION is KEY! Contact me via the Bid or Buy emailing system for fast response to any query.  I TAKE PRIDE IN OFFERING A LARGE VARIETY OF QUALITY E-BOOKS FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE View my other e-books and items here http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/seller/1083641/Rains