incas

Explore the whole story of Latin America from the earliest times, through the periods of its great civilization, to the time of it exploration by European adventurers and traders.

Highlights dark deeds from the worlds of the ancient Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas.

Presents a brief history of the Incas, archaeological finds, their religion, language, and culture, and the final years of their empire.

Describes the history of the Inca civilization and the construction of the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains.

Text and photographs highlight the cultural achievements, both material and spiritual, of the ancient Incas.

Describes what life was like in America before the coming of the Europeans and examines the effect of the arrival of Columbus, Pizarro, and Cortez on the lives of the native peoples.

An overview of the Inca empire, its culture, and its ultimate destruction.

Discusses a series of carved lines and pictures found in the Peruvian desert believed to have been used by the Incas for balloon ascensions.

Presents an overview of the Incan culture, examining such topics as government, religion, recreation, domestic life, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.