Tom,
Sorry to toss this at you but I only have a couple minutes. I'll dig out the reference as soon as I can.
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>An examination of the Inca Empire is of interest as it was the greatest socialistic system in the Americas and predated Marx and Engels by more than a few years. All was well until a few Europeans came for a visit in 1532 and decided to stay.
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Actually, just recently a discovery was made after a hurricane uncovered a bunch more steps at some Yucatan archeological site. Apparently the new glyphs explained that this one location, subject to the larger power finally rebelled and the Aztecs went into a prolonged state of civil war (essentially). The Aztecs didn't need any help from the Europeans with respect to killing each other and most certainly the Europeans didn't bring the ceremony of cutting one's opponent's heart out and eating it. <g>
Best,
DD
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