| Fortifications of the Incas: 1200-1531 Contributor(s): Kaufmann, H. W. (Author), Kaufmann, J. E. (Author), Hook, Adam (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841769398 ISBN-13: 9781841769394 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: 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. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Medieval |
| Dewey: 623 |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 7.2" W x 8.54" (0.47 lbs) 64 pages |
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Contributor Bio(s): Hook, Adam: - Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, several 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. |