The Incas and their Ancestors

Informationen zum Autor Michael Edward Moseley is an American anthropologist at the University of Florida. Klappentext In 1532, when Pizarro conquered Peru, the Inca realm was one of the largest empires on earth, graced by gold masterpieces, towns with great palaces and temples, and an impressive network of roads. Vorwort A highly acclaimed general introduction to the cultures and civilization of ancient Peru Zusammenfassung Described as a 'masterly study' and 'an outstanding volume' on its first publication, The Incas and Their Ancestors quickly established itself as the best general introduction to the cultures and civilization of ancient Peru. Now this classic text has been fully updated for the revised edition, giving new clarity to the origins of the Incas in the wake of extensive modern research on America's largest native empire. Copious illustrations display the artistic sophistication and technological expertise of these ancient peoples. Examining the most recent discoveries form the latest excavations, this volume remains the most authoritative survey of the great South American civilizations now available, of equal fascination for student, scholar or traveller.

Vorwort
A highly acclaimed general introduction to the cultures and civilization of ancient Peru

Autorentext
Michael Edward Moseley is an American anthropologist at the University of Florida.

Klappentext
In 1532, when Pizarro conquered Peru, the Inca realm was one of the largest empires on earth, graced by gold masterpieces, towns with great palaces and temples, and an impressive network of roads.


Zusammenfassung

Described as a 'masterly study' and 'an outstanding volume' on its first publication, The Incas and Their Ancestors quickly established itself as the best general introduction to the cultures and civilization of ancient Peru. Now this classic text has been fully updated for the revised edition, giving new clarity to the origins of the Incas in the wake of extensive modern research on America's largest native empire.

Copious illustrations display the artistic sophistication and technological expertise of these ancient peoples.

Examining the most recent discoveries form the latest excavations, this volume remains the most authoritative survey of the great South American civilizations now available, of equal fascination for student, scholar or traveller.

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