Ebook: The course of Andean history

"A student-friendly text that tells the story of the development of the Andean republics and their people by emphasizing the themes of continuity and change over time. Henderson presents a succinct, narrative approach to Andean history that limits details about political coups and instead focuses on broader comparative social and culture aspects"--Provided by publisher.;Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Preface and Acknowledgments; 1: From Hunter-Gatherers to Fishermen and Farmers; 2: Before the Inka, 800 BCE to 1400 CE; 3: The Inka and the Late Horizon, 1400-1532; 4: Conquest of the Andes, 1524-1568; 5: The Administration and the Economy, 1568-1650; 6: Religion and Society, 1568-1650; 7: Decay, Reform, and Rebellion, 1650-1808; 8: The Wars for Independence, 1808-1830; 9: The Age of Caudillos, 1830-1875; 10: The Liberal-Conservative Debate, 1830-1886; 11: Postindependence Economics, 1830-1875.