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The Incas and Their Ancestors
Michael E. Moseley
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Description for The Incas and Their Ancestors
Paperback. An introduction to the culture of ancient Peru, providing information on the indigenous farming communities, their religious rituals and the adaptations they had to make in order to survive extraordinary environmental extremes. This revised edition examines the latest archaeological discoveries. Num Pages: 288 pages, 234 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; 3D; 3F; 3H; HBJK; HBLC; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 255 x 176 x 24. Weight in Grams: 690.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500282779
SKU
V9780500282779
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About Michael E. Moseley
Michael Edward Moseley is an American anthropologist at the University of Florida.
Reviews for The Incas and Their Ancestors
'A grand sweep forward from the very beginnings of culture... brings together and assesses the spectacular discoveries of recent years' - The Times Literary Supplement