Table of Contents

Preface; Part I. Rise and Apogee of the State: 1. Primitive Cusco; 2. The beginnings of Inca expansion; 3. Expansion and development; Part II. Organisational Aspects: 4. The social structure of the Inca realm; 5. The economic wealth of the Inca realm; 6. Economic models; Final reflections; Glossary; Documents and abbreviations cited; Bibliography; Index.

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This classic work of ethnohistorical research has been both influential and provocative in the field of Andean prehistory.

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"In sum, this book is an excellent Baedeker to Rostworowski's fundamental contributions with respect to the documentation and interpretation of pre-Hispanic Andean political economy." Alan L. Kolata, American Historical Review "This is a masterful work, which presents the most complete single volume treatment of the Incas available in English." Bulletin of The Society of Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies