If, when the total project is completed, the translators have produced a work sufficiently accurate to convey reliably the meaning of the aztec, and thus be of use to the historian and ethnologist. This is book 12, chapter 12 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. Book one describes in detail the gods of the aztec people, including uitzilopochtli, tlatoc, and quetzalcoatl. The florentine codex, 12 volume set book depository. This immense undertaking is the first complete translation into. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 01 early nahuatl library. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 12 early nahuatl library.
Papers of the school of american research by edgar l hewett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The conquest of mexico florentine codex, book 12 the core. The conquest of mexico florentine codex, a general history. Book xii recounts the spanish conquest of mexico, which took place between 1519, when cortes landed on the coast with just over 100 men and a few horses, and 1521, when tenochtitlan was taken and the aztecs subjugated. Take a quick interactive quiz on the concepts in aztec florentine codex. Its 12 books, richly illustrated by indigenous artists, cover the aztec religion and calendar, economic and social life, aztec history and mythology, the use of plants and animals and the spanish conquest as seen through the eyes of the native mexicans. The florentine codex has 12 sections on subjects such as the gods and ceremonies. This is book 12, chapter 14 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain.
General history of the things of new spain by fray. Click download or read online button to get the florentine codex book now. Commonly referred to as the florentine codex, the manuscript consists of 12 books devoted to different topics. The florentine codex download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Whether you are buying or selling youve come to the right place. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 14 fcbk12ch14f21v00 folio 21 verso. Two of the worlds leading scholars of the aztec language and culture have translated sahaguns monumental and encyclopedic study of native life in mexico at the time of the spanish conquest. If youre seeing this message, it means were having trouble loading external resources on our website.
We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. This vast work documents in 12 books the religion, natural history, cultural practices and first decades of the fall of precolumbian mesoamerica. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 01 fcbk12ch01f03r00 folio 3 recto. World digital library adds florentine codex library of. This is book 12, chapter 29 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. It can be writter in easy words and phrases rather than confusing. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 29 fcbk12ch29f54r00 folio 54 verso. The text is in spanish and nahuatl, the language of the aztecs. A general history of the things of new spain 2nd ed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And we help you and your businesses find a place to feel at home. The term florentine codex used in this temporary preface means sahaguns historia in the famed manuscript of the lauretian library, florence, italy. These practice questions will help you master the material. Book twelve contains a meticulous retelling of the spanish conquest of mexico, from the days leading up to the first arrival of cortes to the eventual submission of the tlatilulcans, the.
The conquest of mexico online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products. Two of the worlds leading scholars of the aztec language and culture hav. Anderson, 9781607811923, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The florentine codex is divided by subject area into twelve books and includes over 2,000 illustrations drawn by nahua artists in the sixteenth century.
Florentine codex, book 12, ch 29 early nahuatl library. Book 12 of the florentine codex 1 book 12 of the florentine codex. Visual and textual dialogues in colonial mexico and europe video 4 of 5 duration. Other articles where florentine codex is discussed. Read and learn for free about the following article. This is book 12, chapter 1 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 14 early nahuatl library. Book eleven is a beautifully written and careful documentation of all of the animals and. The conquest of mexico books online at best prices in india by arthur j.
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