Inca Glories: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Empire of the Americas with John Maietta In-Person
In the 15th century, the greatest empire in the history of the Americas rose to prominence and power, Based in present-day Peru, the Inca Empire was a vast and successful state -- ruled without the benefit of money, the wheel, or written language. Te program explores the fascinating culture of the Incas; the swift collapse of their society after the Spanish conquest of 1533; the rediscovery of the mountaintop wonders of Machu Picchu in 1911; and the persistence of Inca influence today.
- Date:
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room 1
- Audience:
- 16+
- Categories:
- Adult Program Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library
A native of Williamsport, PA., John Maietta retired from al lifelong public relations career in 2010. For many ears he operated a successful free-lance business in the Harrisburg area, while simultaneously serving as a public affairs officer with the Pennsylvania National Gaurd. Starting in 2002, he completed numerous active-duty assignments with the U.S. Army, including long-term deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo, Germany, and Iraq. In 2014 he received a master's degree in applied history from Shippensburg University. He later taught introductory courses in world history at Shippensburg and York College of Pennsylvania. His popular presentations on history and culture have been featured at many libraries, retirement centers, and other venues throughout the region.