Written between 1540 and 1585, The Florentine Codex (so named because the manuscript has been part of the Laurentian Library's collections since at least 1791) is the most authoritative statement we have of the Aztecs' lifeways and traditions--a rich and intimate yet panoramic view of a doomed people.
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Written between 1540 and 1585, The Florentine Codex (so named because the manuscript has been part of the Laurentian Library's collections since at least 1791) is the most authoritative statement we have of the Aztecs' lifeways and traditions--a rich and intimate yet panoramic view of a doomed people.
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Very Good. No Dust Jacket Issued. Size: 8x1x11; Florentine Codex Book 11: Earthly Things. The 12th of 13 parts in the series "General History of New Spain" by Fray Bernardino de Sahagun. Published in 1963 by the University of Utah Press (first printing of this edition and limited to 1, 000 copies-1st edition THUS). Translated from the Aztec into English, with notes and illustrations by Charles E. Dibble and Arthur J. O. Anderson. Text is in Romanized Aztec in one column and English translation in another column. From an academic's personal collection. Previous owners' name stamp and address label on front endpaper, otherwise text and illustrations very good. Binding is strong and sturdy. Moderate wear, a few spots on top edge of text block. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.