Review (PDF) Daily Life In The Inca Empire (The Daily Life Through History Series)
Unlike most studies of the Incas, this book reconstructs the daily life not only of the ruling Inca elite but also of the rest of the society, including the conquered peoples. From food and drink to religious rituals, the major aspects of life at all levels in the Inca empire are here described and explained in a clear, accessible way. Over fifty illustrations are included, as are a historical timeline of the Inca empire, a glossary, and a bibliography.
Series: The Daily Life Through History Series
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. (March 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0872209326
ISBN-13: 978-0872209329
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.8 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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This book discusses the Inka in-depth, carefully using archaeological and historical evidence, in a way which brings them to life for the reader. The author manages to combine detail and easy reading without compromising either. In preparation to give a college lecture on the Inka, I got this book out of the library along with about 10 other scholarly texts. In the end, there was nothing in any of those other books that this book didn't cover just as thoroughly, but in a format which made it more interesting to read! This would be a terrific book for armchair archaeologists as well as students and teachers.
I've always been enamored with ancient civilizations. Greece and Rome weighed heavily in my architectural education, Medieval Europe and Feudal Japan appealed to my notions of honor and duty, but frankly I know little about ancient Americans. This book gave me (as a newcomer) the opportunity to get inside Inca life, mentally walk the streets of Cuzco, and wonder at the remaining Inca culture. It is readable for the novice and I recommend it for anyone interested in visiting Peru.
What I like most from the book is the fact that is not only about Pachacutec or the other inca rulers, it is also about the the rest of the people and the simple things they did it in any ordinary day, another thing, it is an easy reading book. I love it.
Bought this book for my son's college class at a very reasonable price. I guess it did the job he passed the class.
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