{"product_id":"9788490077627","title":"MEXICAN CHRONICLE. MANUSCRIPT 117 FROM THE HANS P. KRAUS COLLECTION","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMexican Chronicle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis foundational work of New Spanish historiography, written around 1598 by Fernando de Alvarado Tezozómoc, a descendant of Mexica royalty, offers a unique account of the origin, rise, and expansion of the Aztec Empire. From the departure from Aztlán to the beginning of the conquest, the author weaves political and military events together with the motivations of the rulers of the Triple Alliance. An essential chronicle for understanding, from an indigenous perspective, the splendor and contradictions of the Mexica world before the arrival of the Spanish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eMexican Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e narrates the history of the Mexica from their mythical pilgrimage from Aztlán to the founding of Tenochtitlan and the subsequent development of their empire. Tezozómoc details the wars of conquest, political alliances, and the intricate power relations between the lordships of the Valley of Mexico. Through a direct and meticulous style, the work exposes not only military triumphs but also the causes that motivated the conflicts and the arbitrariness that, according to the author, characterized the conduct of the monarchs of the Triple Alliance. The narrative concludes with the first episodes of the Spanish conquest, offering a vision of the indigenous world on the eve of its radical transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin and migration of the Aztec-Mexica from Aztlán.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFounding and expansion of the Mexica Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWars, conquests, and political alliances in the Valley of Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe dynamics of power and the decisions of the monarchs of the Triple Alliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe indigenous view of the beginning of the Spanish conquest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for students and researchers of pre-Hispanic and colonial history, as well as readers interested in primary sources of Mexica culture. It is especially valuable for those seeking a historical narrative written by a direct descendant of the indigenous nobility, which offers a perspective different from that of the Spanish chroniclers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to one of the most complete indigenous chronicles of the 16th century, written in Spanish by an author of Mexica lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed understanding of the political and military causes that drove the expansion of the Aztec Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical look at the exercise of power and the internal contradictions of Mexica society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFundamental historical context for understanding the worldview and historical memory of the Nahua peoples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Alvarado Tezozómoc, Fernando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 540\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eMexican Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e by Fernando de Alvarado Tezozómoc is an indispensable testimony for the study of pre-Hispanic history. Its value lies in being a direct source, written by an author who belonged to the Mexica elite and who sought to preserve the memory of his people. The work offers a narrative rich in details about the political and military life of the empire, and is of great interest to those who wish to contrast indigenous versions with chronicles of the European tradition. This edition from Linkgua, in paperback format, facilitates access to a classic text that remains an essential reference in Mexican historiography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406265901403,"sku":"9788490077627","price":26.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007762.jpg?v=1781835563","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490077627","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}