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The economic organization of the Inka StateBook 1980 • Murra, John V.
Inka • South America > Central Andes
This is a study of the economic and social organization of the Inka empire prior to 1532, before the Spanish invasion, conquest, and colonial rule had an impact on the society. The major themes discussed in this document deal with village and state e...The MIT'A obligations of ethnic groups to the Inka stateessay 1982 • Murra, John V.
Inka • South America > Central Andes
John Murra argues that the Inka state exacted prestations in energy, not 'tribute' in kind. He also claims that Tawantinsuyu's impact on the local ethnic level has been overstressed. Many ethnic groups endured without much change at the local product...