A HISTORY OF ANCIENT MEXICO, VOLUME 1 (1547 - 1577)
Book Details + Condition: Fisk University Press (Nashville, TN). First Edition, 1932. Hardcover. 305 pages with Index. Illustrated. Translated by Fanny R. Bandelier. Part of the Fisk University Social Science Series. "A History of Ancient Mexico, Volume 1: 1547-1577 by Bernardino de Sahagun (1499 - 1590) is one of the first comprehensive accounts of the ancient civilizations that inhabited Mexico before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The book is based on the author's own experiences living among the indigenous people of Mexico and his extensive research into their culture, history, and beliefs. The first volume covers the period from 1547 to 1577, during which time Sahagun was collecting information from the members of the Aztec civilization. He describes their customs, religion, social structure, and political organization, as well as their achievements in art, architecture, and agriculture. Sahagun's account is richly detailed and provides a unique insight into the world of the ancient Mexicans. He also includes his own commentary on their beliefs and practices, which he compares to those of the European colonizers. The work is considered one of most important primary sources on the Aztec civilization." [Amazon Review] Content includes:
- Biography of Frau Bernardino de Sahagun
- The Gods which Ancient Mexicans Adored
- Calendar
- Calendar: Festivals
- The Origin of the Mexican Gods
- Astrology of the Ancient Mexicans
- And more.
From the massive occult collection of King Lawrence Parker - academic, dissertation author, and book collector extraordinaire. Firm binding; rubbed corners and edges; wear to boards; Parker's bookplate to inside front board; interior is clean and free of markings.
