Fortifications of the Incas : 1200-1531 / H.W. & J.E. Kaufmann ; illustrated by Adam Hook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kaufmann, H. W.

Contributor:

Kaufmann, J. E.

Hook, Adam

George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Series:

Fortress ; 47.

Fortress ; 47

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Inca architecture.

Incas--Dwellings.

Incas.

Fortification--Andes Region.

Fortification.

Incas--Antiquities.

Excavations (Archaeology)--Andes Region.

Excavations (Archaeology).

Dwellings.

Andes Region--Antiquities.

Andes Region.

Antiquities.

Physical Description:

64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps, portraits (some color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Osprey, 2006.

Summary:

The greatest period of Inca expansion occurred during the reigns of Pachacuti (1438-71), Tupa Inca (1471-93), and Huayna Capac (1493-1527). From the mountain stronghold of Cuzco, they subjugated the surrounding kingdoms and territories, absorbing their civilizations and their peoples. By 1525, they dominated much of the west of the continent, relying on fortified strongholds, an extensive system of roads an bridges, and obligatory military service to control local populations. This title takes a detailed look at the development of Incan fortification techniques, and examines how they came to be overrun by the Spanish conquistadors.

Contents:

Chronology

Inca military infrastructure

Construction materials and techniques

Organization of the empire

Major Inca sites

Spanish conquest of Tawantinsuyu 1526-72

Bibliography

Glossary

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 61) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

ISBN:

1841769398

9781841769394

OCLC:

68263153

Publisher Number:

99946405978

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