The Incas And Other Ancient Andean Civilizations

by Maria Longhena & Walter Alva

This book covers the history of the civilizations that rose and fell between the arid highlands and the snowy peaks of the Andes from 3000 BC to AD 1533, the year the Inca empire fell. The first chapter illustrates the chronological events and the principal aspects of the many cultures-Nazca, Mocha, Chimu, and others-which have only recently begun to reveal their secrets to the public. The second chapter discusses the many expressions of Peruvian art, in particular, weaving and metal-working, and describes aspects of religion, society, and thought. The last part of the book is a guide to the archaeological sites of major interest, from the oldest crude brick pyramids of the coastal ceremonial centers to the extraordinary stone cities of the Incas and the Moche tombs discovered by Walter Alva at Lambayeque.

Genres: History, Art, Nonfiction, Travel

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Luís Nunes · Rating 5 out of 5]

An anthropological history of the Andean civilizations. SO reconstructed the most current research of cultural heritage pre-Inca and Inca made ​​in the most recent archaeological excavations. Little attention is given to recent discoveries of Caral in compensation are given important information about the Ecuadorian and Colombian civilizations.

[Peter Tillman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A/A+: excellent photos, beautiful reproduction. Double-oversize book -- an armful! Some of the text could be better -- translation issues? Book is somewhat scattershot. Read (and/or looked at photos) twice.

[Toon Pepermans · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5