Indigenous Life After The Conquest The De La Cruz Family Papers Of Colonial Mexico Camilla Townsend by Camilla Townsend, Caterina Pizzigoni 9780271089188, 0271089180 instant download after payment.

This book presents a unique set of written records belonging to the De la Cruz family, caciques of Tepemaxalco in the Toluca Valley. Composed in Nahuatl & Spanish & available here both in the original languages & in English translation, this collection of documents opens a window onto the life of a family from colonial Mexico’s indigenous elite & sheds light on the broader indigenous world within the Spanish colonial system. The main text is a record created in 1647 by long-serving governor don Pedro de la Cruz & continued by his heirs through the nineteenth century, along with two wills & several other notable documents.   
These sources document a community history, illuminating broader issues centering on politics, religion, & economics as well as providing unusual insight into the concerns & values of indigenous leaders. These texts detail the projects financed by the De la Cruz family, how they talked about them, & which belongings they deemed important enough to pass along after their death.   
Designed for classroom use, this clear & concise primary source includes a wealth of details about indigenous everyday life & preserves & makes accessible a rich & precious heritage. The engaging introduction highlights issues of class relations & the public & performative character of Nahua Christianity. The authors provide the necessary tools to help students understand the colonial context in which these documents were produced.