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Title details for The Incas by Terence N. D'Altroy - Available

The Incas

Inside an American Empire

by Terence N. D'Altroy
Denis Judd
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The Incas were a small ethic group from the southern Peruvian highlands who created the greatest empire ever seen in the independent Americas—an empire of 10 to 12 million people. Inca history, largely presented to us by the conquering Spanish, reveals a rich culture of stunning achievement. In many ways, Inca life was defined by its unique geographical setting in the Andes, whose climate influenced everything from the crops the Incas grew to the altitudes in which they lived. This course focuses on Inca life at the height of empire, the society's origins, its military, religion, ruling structure, and finally, the Incas' legacy today.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Modern Scholar

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 1, 2013

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781470393069
      • File size: 224991 KB
      • Duration: 07:48:43

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Professor D'Altroy speaks in a pleasant conversational tone. His lecture doesn't sound scripted, and his familiarity with the historical sites he mentions allows him to speak more like he's telling travel stories than spouting facts. A sea of names and places in the Inca empire could be daunting, but the professor's skill in pronouncing both the indigenous language and Spanish allows listeners to sail along as though with a tour guide. The teacher answers all questions posed by an announcer at the end of the lectures by saying, "That's a very good question . . .." Printed outlines, maps, an exam, and a bibliography come with the course. J.A.H. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine

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