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Incas And Their Ancestors Revised Edition [Paperback]

Michael E Moseley (Author)
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Three decades of progress in understanding the 12,000 years of known Peruvian prehistory are concisely synthesized in this book. Like most authors who write about ancient Peru, Moseley organizes his narrative around the Inca, celebrating their magnificent achievements in art and architecture. He sets himself apart by exploring the role of climatic and environmental change in the area's social and economic evolution, arguing that Andean civilization can only be understood as a response to the stresses of wide differences in altitude, tectonism, and erratic rainfall. An underlying theme is that knowledge of prehistory can illuminate the contemporary human condition. This book covers well-traveled ground, but it has a freshness that should make it the preferred reference, replacing classics such as G.H.S. Bushnell's Peru (Praeger, 1963. rev. ed.) and introducing scholarly works such as R.W. Keatinge's Peruvian Prehistory (Cambridge Univ. Pr., 1988). Recommended for both lay readers and scholars.
- William S. Dancey, Ohio State Univ., Columbus
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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...extraordinary saga of the Incas and the prehistoric Andean culture upon which they built are admirably described ....a masterly study. -- New Scientist

A book that will appeal to scholars, students, and travelers alike. -- Choice

An outstanding volume that provides a comprehensive and coherent introduction....well-written and beautifully illustrated ....filled with ideas. -- Hispanic American Historical Review
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, May 14 2002
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AK "ak6" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Incas And Their Ancestors Revised Edition (Paperback)
I use this book a great deal as a resource for research on ancient Peru. Although this book is not "made pretty" with lots of color photographs and has a textbook feel, it does contain a wealth of information and scholarship. It is a must read for anyone wanting to learn about the ancient cultures of Peru in depth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ancestors more advanced than the Incas, Jan 31 2001
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Michael White & Clara Bravo (Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru) - See all my reviews
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It is a shame that THE INCAS has to be stressed to sell a book that is so good on their ancestors. In North Peru, for example, the Moche left a wealth of advanced (& colorful) information & technology skills of which Peru does not take advantage, especially in terms of tourism. See unitru.edu.pe/arq for the cultures of North Peru. We await the revised edition. Michael White & Clara Bravo, Trujillo Peru Tour Guides.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Peru Incas reference book, May 9 2000
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This review is from: Incas And Their Ancestors (Paperback)
The Incas and Their Ancestors has a textbook feel and is a good aid to research on the culture. The book is structured around the various periods of history and addresses art, survival, lifestyle and the design of structures and communities. The book is primarily enhanced with black and white photos of Inca art and drawings, although some color photos are included with the book. Drawings of the layouts of communities are helpful for research projects, but would have benefitted from being larger. Bought as a reference book for a school project, it will clearly meet the need, but it is not likely to be picked up for any casual reading!
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