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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 Inca 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 Inca 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...An Aymara kingdom in 1567article 1968 • Murra, John V.
Aymara Kingdoms • South America > Central Andes
In this article, Murra describes the political and territorial organization of the Aymara kingdom, Lupaqa, based on a 1567 administrative report by a Spanish crown inspector, Garica Diez. The report is an important document for Andean archeology, bec...