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The Modern Scholar

The Incas: Inside an American Empire

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The Modern Scholar

By: Professor Terence N. D'Altroy
Narrated by: Terence N. D'Altroy
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 In the land of Tawantinsuyu (The Four Parts Together) the Incas reigned in the late 15th century over the greatest empire ever seen in the independent Americas. Their territory included parts of the present-day countries of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Yet we know little of these people, especially from firsthand written accounts.

This course introduces the Incas, a small ethnic group from the southern Peruvian highlands, who forged a civilization rich in material and culture and expanded their domain to control large expanses of territory in a short period of time through diplomacy, enculturation, and military force.

A Powerful Story and a Potent Legacy

The story of the Incas is a powerful one, and their legacy remains a potent influence in the Andes of South America. In this insightful lecture series, Columbia University professor Terence D'Altroy focuses on Inca life at the height of the empire, the society's origins, its military, religion, ruling structure, and finally, the Inca legacy today.

©2004 Terence N. D'Altroy (P)2004 Recorded Books Americas Ancient Anthropology Archaeology Indigenous Peoples South America United States World Latin American Native American Military
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I chose this because I am going to Peru next year and plan to visit Macchu Pichu and other Inca sites, so wanted to go prepared with some background knowledge. This was the only audible book I could find on the subject so I took a risk, half expecting a dry indigestible history book.

This book isn't like that at all. It provided a very complete grounding into the rise, reign and downfall of the Incas as a well-structured series of discrete lectures, each focusing on a specific aspect. Some parts are a but dryer than others - but that is inevitable. Any book that is going to cover all aspects of Inca rule will have to go into some areas that are less exciting than others. But overall this is a book anyone interested in genning up on the Incas will enjoy. It's all there and presented very engagingly.

Accessible and brought the Incas to life

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Good accompaniment to my trip to Peru. Academic but very accessible for mrs average. Very informative

Useful informative book for my trip to Peru.

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