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Fifth Sun: A New History Of The Aztecs
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In November 1519, Hernando Corts Walked Along A Causeway Leading To The Capital Of The Aztec Kingdom And Came Face To Face With Moctezuma. That Storyand The Story Of What Happened Afterwardshas Been Told Many Times, But Always Following The Narrative Offered By The Spaniards. After All, We Have Been Taught, It Was The Europeans Who Held The Pens. But The Native Americans Were Intrigued By The Roman Alphabet And, Unbeknownst To The Newcomers, They Used It To Write Detailed Histories In Their Own Language Of Nahuatl. Until Recently, These Sources Remained Obscure, Only Partially Translated, And Rarely Consulted By Scholars.For The First Time, In Fifth Sun, The History Of The Aztecs Is Offered In All Its Complexity Based Solely On The Texts Written By The Indigenous People Themselves. Camilla Townsend Presents An Accessible And Humanized Depiction Of These Native Mexicans, Rather Than Seeing Them As The Exotic, Bloody Figures Of European Stereotypes. The Conquest, In This Work, Is Neither An Apocalyptic Moment, Nor An Origin Story Launching Mexicans Into Existence. The Mexica People Had A History Of Their Own Long Before The Europeans Arrived And Did Not Simply Capitulate To Spanish Culture And Colonization. Instead, They Realigned Their Political Allegiances, Accommodated New Obligations, Adopted New Technologies, And Endured.This Engaging Revisionist History Of The Aztecs, Told Through Their Own Words, Explores The Experience Of A Oncepowerful People Facing The Trauma Of Conquest And Finding Ways To Survive, Offering An Empathetic Interpretation For Experts And Nonspecialists Alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs'? A: The book presents the history of the Aztecs through the texts written by indigenous people, providing a complex, humanized view of their experiences during the conquest.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Fifth Sun'? A: The author is Camilla Townsend, who emphasizes the perspectives of the indigenous Mexicans in her historical narrative.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 1, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does 'Fifth Sun' have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Fifth Sun' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Fifth Sun' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both experts and non-specialists, making it a valuable resource for academic study and general reading.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Fifth Sun'? A: The book explores themes of trauma, survival, and the political realignment of the Mexica people during and after the Spanish conquest.
- Q: Does 'Fifth Sun' include translations of Nahuatl texts? A: Yes, the book provides translations and interpretations of Nahuatl texts, highlighting the indigenous perspective.
- Q: What makes 'Fifth Sun' different from other books on the Aztecs? A: Unlike many historical accounts that rely on European narratives, 'Fifth Sun' focuses solely on indigenous sources to recount the history of the Aztecs.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for understanding indigenous history? A: Yes, 'Fifth Sun' serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding the history and culture of the Aztecs from an indigenous viewpoint.