ISBN: 9780243537129 - libro decimo sexto de actas de cabildo: que comienza en 1o de enero de 1605 y termina en 5 de marzo de 1607 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a revealing transcript that follows the proceedings of the city council of Mexico City in 1605. The year 1605 marked the pivotal start of the electing of ordinary mayors in the city, and the document is the record of these elections and power shifts within the city at the time. It lays bare the political and social contours of the period, revealing the tensions between the city's leaders and the viceroy. The account provides a rich exploration of power dynamics between authorities, from the king, to the viceroy, to the judges and local leaders. The transcript also shows the complex and delicate relationship between the recently established colonial authorities and the city's indigenous past, showcasing the extent of Spanish influence and control over the native inhabitants and their ways of life. It's a rich and detailed snapshot into the history of Mexico City and a vital source of information for scholars and laypeople alike. It offers an authentic record of how Mexican city life was governed during the early Spanish viceroyalty. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…