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Inca decimal administration in the Lake Titicaca regionessay 1982 • Julien, Catherine J.
Inka • South America > Central Andes
Catherine Julien argues that the Inka curbed the power of local elites both by reducing their discretionary control over citizen's labor and by replacing possible dissidents. Since even decimal officials were obligated to participate in public works,...The Uru tribute categoryarticle 1987 • Julien, Catherine J.
Uru-Chipaya • South America > Central Andes
This article provides historical analysis of ethnic boundaries and tribute relations in the Lake Titicaca region, focusing on the ethnic composition of the Uru (Uru-Chipaya) and the meanings of identity to tribute collecting agents of the Spanish Cro...