Florentine codex, general history of the things of. He received his ma from claremont college and his phd in anthropology from the university of southern california. General history of the things of new spain translated from the aztec into english, with notes and illus. General history of the things of new spain translated. Sahaguns general history of the things of new spain has long been one of the most fundamental sources for the study of the history and culture of the native inhabitants of central mexico prior to the arrival of the spanish. Florentine codex, general history of the things of new. Classic book, one of the marvels of the mexican mesoamerican contribution to world civilization and mankind. Available in the national library of australia collection. Asean and australia have a long history of strong business ties. General history of the things of new spain charles maravel quivers full and packed with feathered arrows, some barbed, some blunted, some with obsidian 9 points. Book 7 sun, moon and stars, and the binding of the years 9780874800043. Aside from some nahuatl written texts, all referring to postconquest events and spanish persons, the format of the codex is that of other codices of the same type.
While this makes a sort of sense, if you actually wanna read the history of the things of new spain the way sahagun intended, you will hafta buy this text, along with the 12 codex books, read sahaguns introductory material in this book, then read book one. General history of the things of new spain by arthur j. Florentine codex general history of the things of new spain volume 11, book 11 earthly things 220 101 47mb read more florentine codex general history of the things of new spain volume 3, book 2the ceremonies. Anderson 19071996 was an anthropologist specializing in aztec culture and language. Florentine codex, general history of the things of new spain, book ixthe merchants. Book 7the sun, the moon and stars, and the binding of the years. The sun, the moon and stars, and the binding of the years florentine codex. Book 7the sun, the moon and stars, and the binding of the years as want to read. General history of the things of new spain responsibility translated from the aztec into english, with notes and illus. General history of the things of new spain in searchworks. General history of the things of new spain, also called the florentine codex. Florentine codex, general history of the things of new spain. General history of the things of new spain 12 volume set 9780874800821 by anderson, arthur j. General history of the things of new spain by fray.
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It describes aztec mythology including traditional history of the toltecs, eschatology and funerals, and the education of young men for warfare and for the priesthood. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The school of american research and the university of utah. Book 7 sun, moon and stars, and the binding of the years 2nd ed. Pdf general history of the things of new spain charles.
Race, lineage, and the colonial body in portraiture and casta paintings. Book 5 is a collection of omens and superstitious beliefs, including some information on childbirth. Still in existence today are sources of knowledge and information about the cultures of mesoamerica. The history covers the period 14021558 and focuses on events and persons associated with the texcocan state and its dependencies.
A general history of the things of new spain as want to read. It was overseen by aladdin rillo, deputy secretary general of asean for. The general history of the things of new spain, by. Book twothe ceremonies codex en cruz florentine codex. The general history of the things of new spain, by bernardino. Commonly referred to as the florentine codex, the manuscript consists of 12 books devoted to different topics. He was a curator of history and director of publications at the museum of new mexico in santa fe and taught at a number of institutions, including san diego state university, from. Sahagun obtained a detailed description and explanation of all facets of life directly from his native informants. University of utah press and school of american research. Report on the population of the kingdom of new spain in espanol. They went crouching, hitting their mouths with their hands yelling, singing. Book ten, appearing as part eleven of the dibble and anderson translation of sahaguns monumental and encyclopedic study of native life in mexico just before and just after the spanish conquest, brings one step nearer to a termination the first complete translation into any language of sahaguns nahuatl text. Florentine codex general history of the things of new spain.
Sahagun was repelled by much of native culture, but he also came to admire many qualities of the aztecs. General history of the things of new spain in searchworks catalog. General anthropology bulletin of the general anthropology division. Florentine codex general history of the things of new. History of the things of new spain florentine codex.
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