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THE WORLD OF THE ANCIENT INCAS
THE EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY OF THE HIDDEN CIVILIZATIONS OF THE FIRST PEOPLES OF THE SOUTH AMERICAN ANDES, WITH OVER 200 PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS |
| By: |
David M. Jones |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£9.99 |
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£7.29 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1844768678 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781844768677 |
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Currently 14 available |
| Publisher: |
ANNESS PUBLISHING |
| Pub. date: |
1 October, 2011 |
| Pages: |
128 |
| Description: |
The extraordinary history of the hidden civilizations of the first peoples of the South American Andes, with over 200 photographs and illustrations. |
| Synopsis: |
This is the extraordinary history of the hidden civilizations of the first people of the South American Andes, with over 200 photographs and illustrations. This is a fascinating in-depth guide to the mysterious Inca world, providing an extraordinary insight into everyday life. It offers a vivid account of how the Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Wari, Tiwanaku, Chimu, Inca and other people lived. It explores the daily life of the Incas from birth and childhood, to adulthood, marriage, the rituals of death and burial. Chart the progression of Andean societies from primitive villages to the busy, bustling cities of the Late Horizon period including Tiwanaku, Chan Chan and Cuzco. 200 stunning colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps accompany a lively text, to create a glorious vision of the Inca world. The lives of the ancient native people of Peru and the Andes are shrouded in mystery and mythology. This volume uncovers the day-to-day realities of the ancient Andean world. Beautiful photographs and illustrations create a pictorial timeline from the first villages to the bustling cities of the late period.Explore the working conditions of the Andean civilizations and the realities of daily life. Delve into the religion and mythology of the Inca world. With over 200 full-colour illustrations, accompanied by engaging text, timelines and a comprehensive glossary, this is a highly readable source of reference for both specialist and general reader. |
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over 200 colour photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
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Southwater |
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Returnable |
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