Nbook 12 of the florentine codex

Archaeological and historical evidence 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. Its 12 books, richly illustrated by indigenous artists, cover the aztec. This source focuses on book twelve which consists of fortyone chapters. 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. Nahuatl and spanish texts appear side by side, and are accompanied by the image of malintzin translating described above. World digital library adds florentine codex library of congress. Florentine codex facsimile edition bilingual press. The aztec account of the conquest of mexico is found in book xii of the florentine codex. Other articles where florentine codex is discussed. 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. How it got from spain to italy and into the laurentian library in florence we can only conjecture. Following the traditional division of knowledge common to many european encyclopedic works, the florentine codex deals with all things divine or rather idolatrous.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. The price is quite high, for the amount of book youre actually getting, especially when you realize that people like me will eventually want to buy the whole set. Informed by maya and other indian peoples to the east of the capital of the great aztec empire lying in the central mexican highlands, the spaniards reached the coast of veracruz on april 21. Obviously one mustnt be too picky when choosing which bilingual volume of englishnahuatl florentine codex to buy. The florentine codex, a unique manuscript dating from 1577 preserved. Painters, pigments, and the making of the florentine codex. General history of the things of new spain by fray. 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 people were also terrified, debating the news among themselves.

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. Two of the worlds leading scholars of the aztec language and culture hav. 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. In the books there are several illustrations made by the nahua nobleman of tlatelolco. Take a quick interactive quiz on the concepts in aztec florentine codex. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. The general history of the things of new spain, by.

The manuscript, divided into 12 volumes and now known as the florentine codex, is the single most important artistic and historical document for the study of the peoples and cultures of prehispanic and colonial central mexico. Working in a field like the atlantic world means i have access to all sorts of sources. Book eleven is a beautifully written and careful documentation of all of the animals and plants known to the aztecs in the sixteenth century. This particular book is about the spanish invasion of mexico in 1519 and their eventual consolidation of power in the capital. Ebook florentine codex as pdf download portable document. It consists of 2400 pages organized into twelve books with approximately 2,000 illustrations drawn by native artists using european techniques. Book one describes in detail the gods of the aztec people, including uitzilopochtli, tlatoc, and quetzalcoatl.

The author is professor of anthropology at the university of chicago. If youre seeing this message, it means were having trouble loading external resources on our website. Sahagun is a franciscan missionary who arrived in mexico in 1529. The florentine codex consists of 12 books that describe aztec life before the spanish conquest. Many sections were not translated, and some only summarize the nahuatl text. My child, darling daughter, lady, you spent yourself manfully. Florentine codex, general history of the things of new spain. Spring li hist 106 the florentine codex the florentine codex consists of twelve books written in the nahuatl languages.

This is book 12, chapter 12 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. Today this twelvevolume manuscript is preserved in the biblioteca medicea laurenziana in florence and is widely known as the florentine codex. 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. Some thoughts on sahagun and the florentine codex mv. Commonly referred to as the florentine codex, the manuscript consists of 12 books devoted to different topics. The florentine codex shanthis cca world lit course. A couple of days ago, i was looking at the role of the dutch golden age in mediating cultural transmission through a number of their.

Book xi, the longest in the codex, is a treatise on natural history. The text in spanish and nahuatl, documents the culture, religious,ritual practices, society, economics, and history of the aztec people. This is book 12, chapter 14 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. First chapter of the signs and bad omens that appeared before the spanish came to these lands or there was news of them inic ce captulo onc mitoa in nez inmozac in machiotl yo in tetzavitl in aiamo valhui espaoles in nican tlalli ipan in aiamono iximachoa in nic chaneque cethe triangle of flame this omen. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 01 early nahuatl library. The nahua accounts concentrate on those things that were new and strange like horses and crossbows but also seek to find parallels and comparisons between their own practices and customs and the ways of the.

Birthing was revered as a battle of sorts and the new child as a captured captive. A general history of the things of new spain florentine codex. A digital version of the florentine codex can be accessed here and here. An english translation of the florentine codex is available as florentine codex. Each page of the florentine codex contains parallel columns of nahuatl and spanish text. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Artists, materials, and the creation of the florentine. A general history of the things of new spain 2nd ed. The nahuatl text is on the right side of the codex, and the sections that were translated into spanish appear in the left column.

The excerpts from the florentine codex in our book, the midwife addresses the woman who has died in childbirth and the midwife addresses the newly delivered woman, provide fascinating examples of gender treatment in aztec society. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 14 early nahuatl library. These practice questions will help you master the material. The conquest of mexico florentine codex, book 12 the core. The drawing shows nahuas infected with smallpox disease. World digital library adds florentine codex library of. This is book 12, chapter 1 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. A monumental achievement, the florentine codex is the single most important artistic and historical document for studying the peoples and cultures of prehispanic and colonial central mexico. It is a copy of original source materials which are now lost, perhaps destroyed by the spanish authorities who confiscated. The spaniards approached tenochtitlan from the south, crossing to the city along the causeway from ixtapalapa. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 01 fcbk12ch01f03r00 folio 3 recto.