The Inca : Lost Civilizations / Kevin Lane.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lane, Kevin J. (Kevin John), author.

Series:

Lost civilizations (Reaktion Books (Firm))

Lost Civilizations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Incas.

Peru--Civilization.

Peru.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (207 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Lost civilizations

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, Limited, [2022]

Summary:

In their heyday the Inca ruled over the largest land empire in the Americas, reaching the pinnacle of South American civilization. Known as the 'Romans of the Americas', these fabulous engineers converted the vertiginous, challenging landscapes of the Andes into a fertile region able to feed millions, alongside building royal estates such as Machu Picchu and a 40,000-kilometre road network crisscrossed by elegant braided-rope suspension bridges. Beautifully illustrated, this book examines the mythical origins and history of the Inca, as well as their economy, society, technology and beliefs. Kevin Lane reconsiders previous theories while proposing new interpretations concerning the timeline of Inca expansion, their political organization and the role of women in their society, while showcasing how their legacy endures today.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Chronology

Preface

1. Tahuantinsuyu: Land of the Incas

2. Expansion: Myth, History and Archaeology

3. Authority, Religion and Ideology

4. Technology and Architecture

5. Feeding an Empire

6. Inca Political Power

7. Crisis, Pandemic and Collapse

8. The Past in the Present

Bibliographical Essay

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781789145472 (ebook)

9781789145472

1789145473

OCLC:

1284875253