David Frye's skillful translation and abridgment of Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala's monumental First New Chronicle and Good Government (composed between 1600-1616) offers an unprecedented glimpse into pre-colonial Inca society and culture; the Spanish conquest of Peru (1532-1572); and life under the corrupt Spanish colonial administration. An Introduction provides essential historical and cultural background and discusses the author's literary and linguistic innovations. Maps; a glossary of terms; and seventy-five of Guaman Poma's ink drawings are also included.
#420312 in Books 2016-09-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x .80 x 5.40l; .0 #File Name: 0871083310236 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great and informativeBy Rhonda PfeifferHusband loves this birthday surprise . So much info0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. New Directions to explore.By Ken StraferIn retirement one has the opportunity to select new fields of study and Paleo-American anthropology is one for me; time to have fun once again in life! The beauty of this field is it is all over the North American continent and I can plan to visit many sites and perhaps; write about each.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Most have for amateurs and experienced artifact explorersBy Lloyd C McNallyI had a earlier edition and I am extremely happy with the new and more detailed addition of his book. Improved photographing and expanded details.
