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Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- History Books

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Philip Ainsworth Means

History of the Spanish Conquest of Yucatan and of the Itzas Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology, Hard University. Vol. VII.

"History of the Spanish Conquest of Yucatan and of the Itzas" by Philip Ainsworth Means is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the events surrounding the Spanish conquest of Yucatan, focusing specifically on the region inhabited by the Itzas. It seeks to piece together the historical narratives from early Spanish manuscripts and accounts to provide a comprehensive overview of the complex interactions between the Spaniards and native peoples. The opening of the text introduces the historical context of the Itzas and the cultural legacy of the Maya prior to Spanish exploration and conquest. Means emphasizes the relevance of translated manuscripts by early authors like Fray Andrés de Avendaño y Loyola, showcasing firsthand accounts of the subjugation of the Itzas. He also highlights the political and social structures of the Itza state during this period, offering insights into their geography and the significance of their resistance against the Spanish incursions. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for examining the intertwining of histories as European powers encountered and altered indigenous civilizations.

Diego de Landa

Relation des choses de Yucatan de Diego de Landa Texte espagnol et traduction française en regard, comprenant les signes du calendrier et de l'alphabet hiéroglyphique de la langue maya; accompagné de documents divers historiques et chronologiques, avec une grammaire et un vocabulaire abrégés français-maya, précédés d'un essai sur les sources de l'histoire primitive du Mexique et de l'Amérique Centrale, etc., d'après les monuments égyptiens, et de l'histoire primitive de l'égypte d'après les monuments américains par l'abbé Brasseur de Bourbourg

"Relation des choses de Yucatan de Diego de Landa" by Diego de Landa is an ethnological account written around 1566. This work documents Maya culture, beliefs, religion, and calendars in the Yucatan province. Written by a Franciscan monk who had controversially destroyed Maya codices during an inquisition, the text paradoxically became a foundational scientific study of Maya civilization. The surviving manuscript, possibly an abridged version of the original, provides crucial insights into Maya writing systems and ceremonies.

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History of the Spanish Conquest of Yucatan and of the Itzas Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology, Hard University. Vol. VII.Relation des choses de Yucatan de Diego de Landa Texte espagnol et traduction française en regard, comprenant les signes du calendrier et de l'alphabet hiéroglyphique de la langue maya; accompagné de documents divers historiques et chronologiques, avec une grammaire et un vocabulaire abrégés français-maya, précédés d'un essai sur les sources de l'histoire primitive du Mexique et de l'Amérique Centrale, etc., d'après les monuments égyptiens, et de l'histoire primitive de l'égypte d'après les monuments américains par l'abbé Brasseur de Bourbourg

Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- History Books

History of the Spanish Conquest of Yucatan and of the Itzas&#13; Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology, Hard University. Vol. VII.

History of the Spanish Conquest of Yucatan and of the Itzas Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology, Hard University. Vol. VII.