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A review by neoteotihuacan
The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico by Miguel León-Portilla
This is extraordinary. Also, interesting, curious, and at times heartwrenching. The most striking thing is actually two things:
1) That these records are so incomplete is a testament to how much was lost as a result of the conquest and the intervening centuries.
2) Just how much is gained by us to see and read what is there. This is like the ultimate time capsule and it shows you that the Nahuas are built of some stern stuff. They are still here, after all that went down.
This is both a quick read and a lengthy read. If you just want a window into the Mexica world, then this book can provide some of that. However, if you so choose, this book can be the start of a serious academic sojourn.
1) That these records are so incomplete is a testament to how much was lost as a result of the conquest and the intervening centuries.
2) Just how much is gained by us to see and read what is there. This is like the ultimate time capsule and it shows you that the Nahuas are built of some stern stuff. They are still here, after all that went down.
This is both a quick read and a lengthy read. If you just want a window into the Mexica world, then this book can provide some of that. However, if you so choose, this book can be the start of a serious academic sojourn.