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Lost Worlds of South America

Written by: Edwin Barnhart, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Edwin Barnhart
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Buried by the centuries on soaring mountain slopes and beneath arid deserts and lush jungles of South America, the remains of extraordinary, majestic civilizations - many unknown until recent decades - are now coming to light and raising tantalizing questions about what else may be awaiting discovery.

Take an adventurous trek to these wilds of South America and the great civilizations of the ancients. In 24 eye-opening lectures, you'll take an in-depth look at the emerging finds and archaeological knowledge of more than 12 seminal civilizations, giving you rich insight into the creative vision and monumental achievements of these wellsprings of human life.

The ancient South Americans show us striking models of how societies can function and organize themselves. The technologies and social structures seen here were wholly invented, using no preexisting models, as these dynamic peoples struggled to tame their environment and carve out societies and empires.

Recently unearthed marvels include elaborately prepared and adorned mummies that predate Egypt's by 2000 years; imposing palaces, solar observatories, and dramatically decorated pyramids; stunning art objects in gold, turquoise, lapis lazuli, and ceramic; and evidence of huge urban civilizations in the Amazon.

In their amazing sophistication and scale, the sites reveal some of the most remarkable ancient artifacts found anywhere in the world. The breathtaking valleys, mountains, and deserts you will study in this course reveal wonders that rival anything we know of the ancient world. Travel with us to a lost and splendorous past - a fountainhead of civilization that speaks unforgettably of human striving, vision, and the indomitable will to endure.

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Great Survey Of 'Andean' Civilization

Archeologist and American Anthropology expert Edwin Barnhart concentrates on the Inca culture in this lecture series (only mentioning Aztec, Olmec, Mayan, and other South-/Meso-American cultures in passing). The course is broad in scope, written clearly, and loaded with information. Barnhart does a very nice job providing what is promised in the Publisher's Summary.

Dr. Barnhart's presentation is likewise clear. He does a respectable job lecturing: with commendable diction, cadence, and pacing, for example. True, he is clearly following notes - there is little realistic "off-the-cuff" commentary here (the illusion of sitting in a darkened lecture hall is lacking) - and he stumbles on his words (very occasionally) - but the focussed pedagogical execution is appreciated and he reads creditably.
The attached PDF is furthermore useful - and acts as both a great study guide and a reasonably effective Course Syllabus. Some of the writing is sophomoric, but similar to what you might read after registering in an introductory History Class at University.

Altogether, this audiocourse merits 9 stars out of 10. I feel fortunate to have gotten it for free with my subscription (as a 'Plus' option).. because 'Lost Worlds Of South America' would actually rate a Credit.

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Great!

A lot of interesting information. Explain perfectly so everyone can understand all the technical aspects

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Great

As a Canadian I knew nothing of native South America. I now know it is rich in history and very interesting.

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Origins of Civilization

I have always wanted to travel to South America and now I feel more energized than before and knowledgeable about where I must travel. My journey now will be more focused and educated than any other trip I’ve been on. As an engineer (military) I have always been drawn to the region and this book only amplified that draw. I too hope to find a lost city soon and add to the history already there.

Thanks for sharing your understanding and experience. I hope to add to it myself one day too.

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amazing

do you want to annoy everyone with tons of awesome facts? I can't stop talking about ancient civilizations!

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