The story is written in both english and aztec and is the largest of the series. Composed of twelve books, a total of some 2,400 pages of text accompanied by a staggering 2,468 ink and color illustrations, and organized by individual topic e. Two of the worlds leading scholars of the aztec language and culture hav. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. 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 process is embodied in the characteristics and physical appearance of the florentine codex. 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. World digital library adds florentine codex library of. Mar 16, 2016 this process is embodied in the characteristics and physical appearance of the florentine codex.
The digital florentine codex latin america visualized. Painters, pigments, and the making of the florentine codex. Anderson and charles dibble, following in the tradition of nineteenthcentury mexican scholars francisco del paso y troncoso and joaquin garcia icazbalceta. Other articles where florentine codex is discussed. The speaker, a noble father addressing his daughter, emphasizes the. Although it has been amply appreciated and studied since the late nineteenth century, its ongoing ethnographic, linguistic, and historical utility cannot. Our original amoxtli or books were mostly all burnt by the spaniards. The dorks who wrote hateful comments should study a little history before making false and. Creation of the florentine codex and its effect on people. Image of an aztec woman, codex tudela, folio 5 click on image to enlarge. General history of the things of new spain by fray. Dec 09, 20 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. Book ten gives a broad overview of the different occupations, classes, and characteristics of aztecs during this time period.
The drawing shows nahuas infected with smallpox disease. Sutherland the florentine codex is an ancient document that describes the life of the aztecs, their religious ceremonies, astronomy, economy, social order, the conquest of mexico and customs in precolumbian mexico. A general history of the things of new spain 2nd ed. The aztecs actually referred to themselves as the mexica. Book four delves into the aztecs complex astrological beliefs. Aztec feather painters from the digital edition of the florentine codex. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 11 early nahuatl library. Oct 31, 2012 the florentine codex, a unique manuscript dating from 1577 preserved in the medicea laurenziana library in florence, is for the first time available online in digital format, the library of congress announced today. 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. Encountering illness in colonial mexico, gutenberge series, e book edn. Book eight lists the rulers of tenochtitlan from the first, acamapichtli, to the sixteenth, don cristobal cecepatic. Introductions, sahaguns prologues and interpolations, general bibliography, general indices. School of american research santa fe florentine codex.
The text of the florentine codex, the only extant complete aztec text of sahagin s great work, was put together under sahagun s. Florentine codex 15401585, book xii folio 54 detail. World digital library adds florentine codex library of congress. The illustration accompanies text written in nahuatl, which in english translation says in part. Book nine begins with how commerce grew in mexico from the trade of only feathers to jewelry, precious stones, animal. The three bound volumes of the florentine codex are found in the biblioteca medicealorenziana palat. Birthing was revered as a battle of sorts and the new child as a captured captive. The florentine codex has 12 sections on subjects such as the gods and ceremonies.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The codex is quite large with 1,200 folios pages and 2,468 painted illustrations. The people were also terrified, debating the news among themselves. The florentine codex, otherwise known as the history of the things of new spain is a groundbreaking research on aztec civilization carried out 15401590s. Commonly referred to as the florentine codex, the manuscript consists of 12 books devoted to different topics.
Book xi, the longest in the codex, is a treatise on natural history. Thus, having dealt with higher beings and humans, sahagun turns to. This is book 12, chapter 11 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. Anderson, 9781607811572, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The general history of the things of new spain, by.
The threevolume manuscript of the florentine codex has been intensely analyzed and. Each page of the florentine codex contains parallel columns of nahuatl and spanish text. The codex consists of twelve books on many aspects of nahua. Papers of the school of american research by edgar l hewett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The florentine codex, a unique manuscript dating from 1577. The florentine codex is a 16thcentury ethnographic research study in mesoamerica by the. The florentine codex, a unique manuscript dating from 1577 preserved in the medicea laurenziana library in florence, is for the first time available online in digital format, the library of congress announced today. General history of the things of new spain by fray bernardino. The nahuas recorded their culture and history in their own language in the right text column, and sahagun had the nahuatl translated into spanish in the left text column.
Archaeological and historical evidence florentine codex. Mar 21, 20 florentine codex, book 2 last week i decided to take a look at the wikipedia entry for the florentine codex to see if it needed any help. Nov 15, 2016 eagle and jaguar warriors, florentine codex book. Florentine codex florentine codex, archaeological institute of america. The florentine codex shanthis cca world lit course. Two of the worlds leading scholars of the aztec language and culture h. These practice questions will help you master the material.