Discover the rise and fall of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient Americas.
The Inca Empire of Peru tells the powerful story of Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Andean world that shaped a remarkable mountain empire. From early cultures of ancient Peru to the rise of Pachacuti, the expansion of Tawantinsuyu, and the dramatic Spanish conquest, this book follows the Incas through their greatest achievements and their final struggle for survival.
Inside, readers will learn about the sacred city of Cusco, the royal roads that crossed the Andes, the engineering genius behind terraces and bridges, the mystery of Machu Picchu, and the society that connected farmers, nobles, warriors, priests, and rulers under one imperial order.
The story also explores the civil war between Atahualpa and Huáscar, the arrival of Francisco Pizarro, the capture of Atahualpa, and the last Inca resistance in Vilcabamba. Beyond conquest and collapse, it also follows the living legacy of Quechua culture, Andean traditions, and the memory of the Incas in Peru today.
Perfect for readers interested in ancient civilizations, Peruvian history, Machu Picchu, the Andes, Spanish conquest, and the rise and fall of empires.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Discover the rise and fall of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient Americas. The Inca Empire of Peru tells the powerful story of Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Andean world that shaped a remarkable mountain empire. From early cultures of ancient Peru to the rise of Pachacuti, the expansion of Tawantinsuyu, and the dramatic Spanish conquest, this book follows the Incas through their greatest achievements and their final struggle for survival. Inside, readers will learn about the sacred city of Cusco, the royal roads that crossed the Andes, the engineering genius behind terraces and bridges, the mystery of Machu Picchu, and the society that connected farmers, nobles, warriors, priests, and rulers under one imperial order. The story also explores the civil war between Atahualpa and Huascar, the arrival of Francisco Pizarro, the capture of Atahualpa, and the last Inca resistance in Vilcabamba. Beyond conquest and collapse, it also follows the living legacy of Quechua culture, Andean traditions, and the memory of the Incas in Peru today. Perfect for readers interested in ancient civilizations, Peruvian history, Machu Picchu, the Andes, Spanish conquest, and the rise and fall of empires. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798197320100
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Discover the rise and fall of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient Americas. The Inca Empire of Peru tells the powerful story of Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Andean world that shaped a remarkable mountain empire. From early cultures of ancient Peru to the rise of Pachacuti, the expansion of Tawantinsuyu, and the dramatic Spanish conquest, this book follows the Incas through their greatest achievements and their final struggle for survival. Inside, readers will learn about the sacred city of Cusco, the royal roads that crossed the Andes, the engineering genius behind terraces and bridges, the mystery of Machu Picchu, and the society that connected farmers, nobles, warriors, priests, and rulers under one imperial order. The story also explores the civil war between Atahualpa and Huascar, the arrival of Francisco Pizarro, the capture of Atahualpa, and the last Inca resistance in Vilcabamba. Beyond conquest and collapse, it also follows the living legacy of Quechua culture, Andean traditions, and the memory of the Incas in Peru today. Perfect for readers interested in ancient civilizations, Peruvian history, Machu Picchu, the Andes, Spanish conquest, and the rise and fall of empires. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798197320100
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