| Daily Life in the Inca Empire Contributor(s): Malpass, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313355487 ISBN-13: 9780313355486 Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Latin America - South America - History | Native American - History | Social History |
| Dewey: 985.019 |
| LCCN: 2009000193 |
| Lexile Measure: 1180 |
| Series: Daily Life Through History |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.00 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |