The Incas - See Through History Author:Tim Wood By the 15th century A.D., the Incas had risen from modest tribal beginnings in the Andean foothills to conquer and control the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen -- one that rivaled the expanse of ancient Rome. Superior engineers, efficient administrators, and excellent soldiers, the Incas ruled an empire of more than ten millio... more »n people, stretching from the shores of the Pacific to the steamy headwaters of the Amazon River.
From a magnificent palace on a lake to simple village dwellings, from the elaborate rituals of a religious temple to the efficiency of a messenger's roadside station, the customs and daily lives of the Incas are revealed in stunning see-through cutaways. Combined with an authoritative text and vivid illustrations, these see-through scenes bring ancient civilizations alive for today's readers.« less