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Lost Worlds of South America
- Narrated by: Edwin Barnhart
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Categories: History, World
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Publisher's Summary
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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- Kindle Customer
- 09-30-14
Lost Worlds Rediscovered
I really enjoyed this Lecture and would highly recommend it if archaic history is one of your interests. The book is not for everyone, but it sheds light on a history I didn't even know existed. The professor is very clear, easy to understand, and absolutely brings this subject to life.
This lecture is concerned with the ancient peoples and civilizations of South America. More specifically though, Peru and what would become the Inca Empire. The other groups mentioned, including the Amazonian peoples, are mentioned to highlight or emphasize their interactions with what we know as the Inca people.
It starts off with the earliest evidence of human life in South America and continues on until the fall of the Inca. Each lecture is half an hour long and covers a ton of detail. Each time a lecture ends I keep wishing he would continue on for another hour, the topics are very gripping.
Something I really enjoyed that this Professor does is he will discuss what is currently understood to be "true" as well as what the alternatives are. He also discusses a few of his own ideas, each time he does that he makes sure the listener is fully aware. I really enjoyed learning about the different theories that are out there.
This is a bit of a technical listen, but the Professor keeps it lively, interesting, and fun. I would highly recommend.
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- Mike
- 11-19-13
A Thorough Review based on Archaeology
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This was an enjoyable listen, but I would only recommend it for some. Essentially the teacher takes the listener on a journey of South American History (Note: Not Mesoamerican, Central American, Aztec, Mayan, or any other American/New World History). He starts with the earliest evidence of human life and continues all the way through the Inca and the Spanish conquest and ends by touching upon a few modern day connections to South American peoples afterwards. It is a bit shorter than most great courses (11 hours compared to 8 hours). This is not your typical history overview but really a highly archaeologically/anthropologically based overview. Much of the time is spent discussing archaeological sites and artifacts uncovered and what they might tell us about the people that lived back then. If you are not looking for something technical or you prefer a narrative style, I would not suggest this book. The professor is very knowledgeable and does a good job of presenting his topic in an interesting and enjoyable way. He has a few non-traditional perspectives which he emphasizes, but he also does a good job highlighting the latest discoveries as of his recording (2012 I think?). If you are interested and don't mind a slightly technical listen, I would recommend this book.
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- Lee J. Pelletier
- 05-27-16
What's there is great. But a lot is missing.
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Let's start with Professor Barnhart. Barnhart is actually a Mayanist and his course on Mesoamerica is incredibly detailed. For some reason, people have this belief that someone who knows about one part of the America's will be knowledgeable about all parts of the America's. Like expecting someone who specializes in French History to know a lot about Romanian history because they are both in Europe.
As it turns out, Barnhart actually DOES know quite a bit about South America. So he is definitely a qualified candidate to speak on ancient South America. Nevertheless, his knowledge is primarily in the area from Peru to the Amazon, and it mainly covers Peru and Bolivia. That leaves a huge portion of South America uncovered by this course.
What IS covered is covered quite well. Barnhart is enjoyable to listen to, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. This course is definitely worth listening to, and I rate it highly. It's just that we'd like to know what happens in the rest of South America. When you title a course with "South America" in the title, you expect it to cover South America, and not one portion of South America.
My main purpose in acquiring the course was to learn more about the Inca's (Quechua), and this course did cover that. So for me, it was a great course. Still, I'm left wondering about the ancient people in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, etc. So I need to seek out additional sources of information to learn about those areas.
Perhaps the course is just fine the way it is, and needs to be titled more accurately?
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- Linda S. Masters
- 01-13-16
What I should have known earlier
If you could sum up Lost Worlds of South America in three words, what would they be?
Educational, Well Written & Read
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I wish I had already learned from these lectures before I spent time in Meso-America and South America. I would have understood so much more. Dr. Barnhart has developed well organized lectures and his presentation of his material is very easy to listen to and to understand. LOVED IT
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- BVerité
- 08-21-13
The Best Of the Great Courses! I love this guy!
I've listened to quite a few of the Great Courses. I have to rate this as one of the most interesting, with my new favorite professor. This guy thinks for himself, and knows what he is talking about. Certainly, I don't mean to say other professors haven't been thoughtful and knowledgable! But Dr Barnhart is truly exceptional.
If you are interested in this subject in any way, this particular course is must buy! I was only marginally interested when I started, but I have truly learned more than I imagined, and am completely hungry for more!!
Well done Mr. Edwin Barnhart and Great Courses! Fantastic lecture!!!
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- Andrew
- 07-01-16
Fantastic course on forgotten history.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Lost Worlds of South America?
I'd say probably his theory about the inter-connectedness of South American religion.
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I bought this one along with Barnhart's other course, Maya to Aztec, in the recent two for one sale; while I'm still working through the Mesoamerica course, I loved this one. The descriptions of other cultures, theories about the South American past, Barnhart's fascinating take on the inter-connectedness of pre-Columbian South American religions and the role of the fanged deity, were all fascinating. Most of the things you read/hear about involving pre-Columbian South America begin and end with the Inca; this course demonstrates that this best-known South American civilization was the culmination of a long tradition stretching back thousands of years, and provides persuasive evidence that Peru's north coast is a real cradle of civilization. Highly recommended for those interested in pre-Columbian history, or just history in general.
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- djva
- 12-13-15
Great overview
I thoroughly enjoyed this course because it provided me with a great overview of the topic. I have had bits and pieces of history and archaeology of the region over the years but the professor weaves a wonderful tale of the long stretch of this civilization. I don't think he reflected a similar depth of understanding of the Spanish presence in the region, particularly the role of the Church, as he resorted to all the time worn stereotypes. It was also a bit painful to hear that flat US accent as he dealt with important Spanish vocabulary. But we take the good with the bad. His is the view of the archaeologist, of course.
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- Mickey Shroff
- 03-30-14
Excellent content and performance
If you could sum up Lost Worlds of South America in three words, what would they be?
Informational, interesting, great series
What other book might you compare Lost Worlds of South America to and why?
History related books
Which character – as performed by Professor Edwin Barnhart – was your favorite?
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Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Not really because there was lot of information to digest. Better to take in couple of lectures at a time.
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- Frank Maddox
- 10-24-13
Just Fantastic !
What did you love best about Lost Worlds of South America?
Dr. Barnhart put the lost worlds into perspective. He covered a great deal of material in a concise and most interesting way.
What about Professor Edwin Barnhart’s performance did you like?
He really makes the lost worlds come alive.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Didn't want to stop it is so interesting.
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- Amanda
- 06-09-20
Excellent
Edwin Barnhart brings to life the history of some of the fascinating civilisations of South America. I long to travel to Peru.
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- Manish
- 10-14-19
Incas and more
Knew very little about the history of S America. This was a great introduction covering main civilisations. Need to find more in depth books to follow up
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- Ibrahim955
- 09-02-17
Reasonable course
Where does Lost Worlds of South America rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Fair
What other book might you compare Lost Worlds of South America to, and why?
Maya to Azetic, for the same author. His main knowledge and authority is in MesoAmerica not South America.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-31-17
Bravo, really wondrous journey into the realms,
The coverage awesome, the depth brilliant, the insight marvellous, well worth it. I will look into further upon this premise, very glad to have purchased
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- Janeth C M
- 10-26-15
Great
It is a really awesome book. It's my first time listening to my lost ancient history. Very glad people like Professor Edwin are interested in our lost history. Thank you