Book

First part of the Royal commentaries of the Yncas

B. Franklin (41) • Published In 1963 • Pages: a-f, xvi, 919 [Pagination reorganized by HRAF analyst]

By: Vega, Garcilaso de la, Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert).

Abstract
This is one of the basic sources for information on the prehispanic Inka. The author was born to a Spanish father and an Inka princess after the Spanish conquest. He had much traditional history related to him during his youth by native speakers of Quechua who had been close to the Inka court immediately before and during the conquest. Although recorded in the author's later years in Spain, he attempted to verify facts and traditions with the help of his relations and aquaintances still in Peru. Critics have questioned the reliability of Garcilaso's accounts, though most scholars accept his works as the best available source for a great variety of data on history, customs, and geography of the Inka empire. The evident sympathies of the author for the Inka are expected but usually distinctly expressed, and in no way distract form his vivid presentation.
Subjects
Fauna
Traditional history
Acculturation and culture contact
Tillage
Chief executive
Executive household
External relations
Taxation and public income
Revolution
Warfare
Aftermath of combat
Peacemaking
Medical therapy
Spirits and gods
Sacred objects and places
Prayers and sacrifices
Prophets and ascetics
culture
Inka
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
George R. Bedell ; 1960
Field Date
1539-1560
Coverage Date
1200-1600
Coverage Place
Peru
Notes
by the Ynca Garcilasso de la Vega. Translated and edited with notes and an introd. by Clements R. Markham
Translation of: [Primera parte de los Commentarios reales]
Vol. 2, Translated and edited with notes, an introduction, and an analytical index.
On spine: Royal commentaries of the Yncas
LCCN
73018090
LCSH
Incas