{"product_id":"the-inca-kevin-lane-9781789145465","title":"The Inca: Lost Civilizations","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom their mythical origins to astonishing feats of engineering, an expertly informed reassessment of one of the great empires of the Americas: the Inca. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In their heyday, the Inca ruled over the largest land empire in the Americas, reaching the pinnacle of South American civilization. Known as the \"Romans of the Americas,\" these fabulous engineers converted the vertiginous, challenging landscapes of the Andes into a fertile region able to feed millions, alongside building royal estates such as Machu Picchu and a 40,000-kilometer-long road network crisscrossed by elegant braided-rope suspension bridges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beautifully illustrated, this book examines the mythical origins and history of the Inca, including their economy, society, technology, and beliefs. Kevin Lane reconsiders previous theories while proposing new interpretations concerning the timeline of Inca expansion, their political organization, and the role of women in their society while showcasing how their legacy endures today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin Lane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1789145465\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781789145465\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/22\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.66h x 5.59w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2023","brand":"Kevin Lane","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44046913929471,"sku":"9781789145465","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3e29f5f1-30a5-44d3-affa-b498ffe97864.jpg?v=1684987211","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-inca-kevin-lane-9781789145465","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}