Diel, Lori Boornazian

The Codex Mexicanus. A Guide to Life in Late Sixteenth Century New Spain

Austin: University of Texas Press, 2018. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good / Very Good. Item #019880

First edition, stated. Blue cloth in unclipped jacket. 216 pp. With a section of color photograph plates. A study of the Codex Mexicanus, offering insight into how the indigenous people of Mexico reacted to colonial rule in Mexico City as reflected in the Codex. She also looks at how the codex had counterparts in the Spanish books, Reportorios de los tiempos. The Codex Mexicanus was compiled by Nahua intellectuals, recording a variety of miscellanea relating to Aztec and European traditions. VERY GOOD condition. Minor toning, rubbing and edgewear.

Price: $60.00