Daily Life in the Inca Empire

Daily Life in the Inca Empire
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9780313355493
ISBN-13 : 0313355495
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Book Synopsis Daily Life in the Inca Empire by : Michael A. Malpass

Download or read book Daily Life in the Inca Empire written by Michael A. Malpass and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-04-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore daily living inside the Inca empire, the largest empire in the western hemisphere before European colonization. The Incas' subjugation of all types of cultures in western South America led to a wide variety of experiences, from military leaders to ruling class to conquered peoples. Readers will uncover all aspects of Inca culture, including politics and social hierarchy, the life cycle, agriculture, architecture, women's roles, dress and ornamentation, food and drink, festivals, religious rituals, the calendar, and the unique Inca form of taxation. Utilizing the best of current research and excavation, the second edition includes new material throughout as well as a new chapter on Machu Picchu, and a day in the life section focusing on an Inca family and a servant family in Machu Picchu. Concluding chapters discuss Inca contributions to modern society and the dangers of present destruction of archaeological sites.


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