Fortifications Of The Incas (fortress)
by J. E. Kaufmann /
2006 / English / PDF
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The greatest period of Inca expansion occurred during the reigns of
Pachacuti (1438–71), Tupa Inca (1471–93), and Huayna Capac
(1493–1527). From the mountain stronghold of Cuzco, they subjugated
the surrounding kingdoms and territories, absorbing their
civilizations and their peoples. By 1525, they dominated much of
the west of the continent, relying on fortified strongholds, an
extensive system of roads an bridges, and obligatory military
service to control local populations. This title takes a detailed
look at the development of Incan fortification techniques, and
examines how they came to be overrun by the Spanish conquistadors.
The greatest period of Inca expansion occurred during the reigns of
Pachacuti (1438–71), Tupa Inca (1471–93), and Huayna Capac
(1493–1527). From the mountain stronghold of Cuzco, they subjugated
the surrounding kingdoms and territories, absorbing their
civilizations and their peoples. By 1525, they dominated much of
the west of the continent, relying on fortified strongholds, an
extensive system of roads an bridges, and obligatory military
service to control local populations. This title takes a detailed
look at the development of Incan fortification techniques, and
examines how they came to be overrun by the Spanish conquistadors.