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The Codex Chimalpahin and historical works by Fernando de Alva Ixtilxochitl in Spanish
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The Codex Chimalpahin and historical works by Fernando de Alva Ixtilxochitl in Spanish
1219968 The Codex Chimalpahin and historical works by Fernando de Alva Ixtilxochitl in Spanish and Nahuati, manuscripts on paper in 3 volumes by Mexican School, (17th century); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; (add.info.: A seminal three-volume handwritten indigenous history of pre-Hispanic and 16th century Mexico.
Prominent in the first two volumes are the writings of Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxochitl (c.1568/1580-1648), a direct descendant of Ixtlilxochitl I and Ixtlilxochitl II, rulers of Texococo, and of CuitlAahuac, the penultimate ruler of Tenochtitlan.
Most of Volume Three was written by Domingo Francisco de San AntAon MuAnAon Chimalpahin Quauhtlehuanitzin (1579-1660), a Nahuatl historian who also claimed to be a descendant of Aztec rulers.
Returned to Mexico in 2014.
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Media ID 23690994
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This print showcases "The Codex Chimalpahin and historical works by Fernando de Alva Ixtilxochitl" in the Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City. These manuscripts, written in Spanish and Nahuati during the 17th century, hold immense historical significance as they provide a firsthand indigenous account of pre-Hispanic and 16th century Mexico. Comprising three volumes, this seminal work offers an invaluable insight into the rich cultural heritage of Mexico. The first two volumes primarily feature the writings of Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxochitl, who was not only a direct descendant of prominent rulers but also a respected historian himself. His contributions shed light on Texococo's rule under Ixtlilxochitl I and II, as well as Cuitlahuac's reign over Tenochtitlan. Volume Three is predominantly authored by Domingo Francisco de San Anton Muñon Chimalpahin Quauhtlehuanitzin. A Nahuatl historian claiming descent from Aztec rulers, his writings further enrich our understanding of Mexican history. After being returned to Mexico in 2014 following its absence for some time, this extraordinary piece has found its rightful place at the Museo Nacional de Antropologia. Its intricate details and profound narratives make it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike seeking to explore the captivating past of this vibrant nation.
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