Review (PDF) The Incas: People Of The Sun
A narrative history of the great Inca Empire of Peru describes the daily life, innovative agricultural techniques, architectural wonders, metalworking skills, and religious practices of the Incas, as well as the devastating impact of European colonization. Original.
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; 1st, No Additional Printings edition (March 1, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0810928949
ISBN-13: 978-0810928947
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.2 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #554,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #50 in Books > History > Ancient Civilizations > Incan #584 in Books > History > Americas > South America #1819 in Books > History > Americas > Native American
I wanted to learn history and culture of Inca before I traveled to Peru, but I was desperately busy. This is the only book I completely finished before I left USA, and it was really helpful. When I visited many places, I actually knew a lot more than other visitors.I highly recommend this book before your trip to Peru.
I found this book very helpful in explaining the conquest of Peru by the Spaniards and, most importantly, its historical context and consequences. Furthermore, it was great fun reading.
The historical overview is very informative, well written and sympathetic to the Incas, letting the facts speak for themselves when it comes to detailing the atrocities perpetrated by the Spaniards. The wealth of illustrations is only diminished by the small format. As such they are difficult to appreciate and easy to pass over. I would gladly pay more for something the size of a museum catalog.
Enjoyable small photo book that gives a brief description of Peru, the Incas, the Nascas and other groups in Peru with emphasis of the time of the Spanish conquest. It is too small of a book to go into great details, but gives wonderful oversight and ends with a section of historic letters from the 1500's up to Hiram Bingham's rediscovery of Manchu Pichu. Excellent photos. 4x6, so it is a small book, but good for an overview. This was helpful in preparing me for a trip to Peru.
A very readable history of the Inca people. The book is useful if you are 15 or 50. I thought the documents at the end of the book was a big plus. The book is compact and can be taken on your trip as a reference.
A solidly researched and well told story of the emergence of the Inca. Worth having to fill one's understanding of the Inca people's achievements and how to appreciate them.
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