Astronomy and Empire in the Ancient Andes: The Cultural Origins of Inca Sky Watching [Paperback]

Brian S. Bauer (Author), David S. P. Dearborn (Author)

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• Paperback
• Publisher: Univ of Texas Pr (December 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0292708378
• ISBN-13: 978-0292708372
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,519,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good down to earth summary of the subject, November 27, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Astronomy and Empire in the Ancient Andes: The Cultural Origins of Inca Sky Watching (Paperback)

The book, written by a small interdisciplinary team, has clearly benefitted from this cooperation. It provides an excellent overview of Inca astronomy as reported in Spanish documentary sources, which are put to the test by first-hand astronomical and archaeological observations. It also carefully examines some of the currently dominant yet more speculative approaches to the subject. Very much recommended. Fred Spier

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An important synthesis of data on Inca astronomy, January 22, 1996

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This review is from: Astronomy and Empire in the Ancient Andes: The Cultural Origins of Inca Sky Watching (Hardcover)

An important synthesis of data on Inca astronomy, well-written and well researched by two experts
in the field, an archaeologist/historian and an astronomer. Recommended for serious students of
othe ancient Andes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An important synthesis of data on Inca astronomy., January 22, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Astronomy and Empire in the Ancient Andes: The Cultural Origins of Inca Sky Watching (Paperback)

An important synthesis of data on Inca astronomy, well-written and well researched by two experts in the field, an archaeologist/historian and an astronomer. Recommended for serious students of othe ancient Andes