Book 12 of the florentine codex

My translation this version of the codice florentine is based on the version of the codex held in florence as well as on the summary of the original codex. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Commonly referred to as the florentine codex, the manuscript consists of 12 books devoted to different topics. 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 tenochtitlans, and their rulers to the spaniards. Anderson, 9780874800968, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 14 early nahuatl library. This is book 12, chapter 12 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. Two of the worlds leading scholars of the aztec language and culture hav. The conquest of mexico florentine codex, book 12 the core. James lockhart has provided us with his transcription of the nahuatl and its translation to english. The florentine codex remains a fascinating view into the culture of the aztecs, more aptly known as the nahua.

General history of the things of new spain by fray. A detail from book 9 of the florentine codex shows a feather worker preparing tropical bird feathers for a feather mosaic. Written in nahuatl with translation and summaries in spanish and latin, the book. 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. The twelve books of the florentine codex are organized in the following way. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 12 early nahuatl library. The 16th century codex was created, in part, during a pandemic. A vital record of mexican indigenous created under. 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. 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 tenochtitlans, and their rulers to the spaniardsmore. Book 12, the account of the conquest of mexico from the point of view of the conquered of tenochtitlantlatelolco is the only strictly historical book of the historia. 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. Sahagun is a franciscan missionary who arrived in mexico in 1529. Book xii recounts the spanish conquest of mexico, which took place.