The History of the Indies of New Spain

The History of the Indies of New Spain
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Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages : 730
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ISBN-10 : 0806126493
ISBN-13 : 9780806126494
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Book Synopsis The History of the Indies of New Spain by : Diego Durán

Download or read book The History of the Indies of New Spain written by Diego Durán and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unabridged translation of a 16th century Dominican friar's history of the Aztec world before the Spanish conquest, based on a now-lost Nahuatl chronicle and interviews with Aztec informants. Duran traces the history of the Aztecs from their mythic origins to the destruction of the empire, and describes the court life of the elite, the common people, and life in times of flood, drought, and war. Includes an introduction and annotations providing background on recent studies of colonial Mexico, and 62 b&w illustrations from the original manuscript. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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