A system of mutual aid and labor exchange between the Inca (the ruler) and the local ethnic lords (
). The Inca provided "gifts" (coca, textiles, chicha) in exchange for the labor of the population ( Redistribution: historia tahuantinsuyo maria rostworowskipdf new
: The complex pantheon of Inca gods, the importance of rituals, the role of priests, and the practice of human sacrifice. A system of mutual aid and labor exchange
The essay concludes by re-evaluating the fall of the Incas. Rostworowski argues that the Spanish victory was not a product of European military superiority alone. Rather, it was made possible by the deep-seated resentment of ethnic groups (such as the Huancas and Cañaris) who felt oppressed by Inca rule. These groups viewed the Spaniards as "liberators" and provided the essential manpower that allowed Pizarro to dismantle the Tahuantinsuyo from within. 5. Legacy and Modern Significance Historia del Tahuantinsuyo Rostworowski argues that the Spanish victory was not