Daily Life in the Inca Empire
Author: Michael A. Malpass Series: The Daily Life Through History series
Describes and explains various aspects of life in complex historical eras - cultural, social, religious, and political - with details on such activities as cooking, games, dress, and parenting.
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Describes and explains various aspects of life in complex historical eras - cultural, social, religious, and political - with details on such activities as cooking, games, dress, and parenting.
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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.
About the Author
Michael A. Malpass is Professor of Anthropology, Ithaca College.
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.
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