Commissioned by Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza from "summary" of The Codex Mendoza: A facsimile reproduction of Codex Mendoza by Frances F. Berdan,Patricia Rieff Anawalt
Commissioned by Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza, the Codex Mendoza is a significant historical document that provides insights into the culture, society, and history of the Aztec people. It was created in the early 16th century, shortly after the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The codex consists of a series of pictorial images accompanied by Spanish texts that describe various aspects of Aztec life, such as their economy, social structure, and religious practices. Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza was a Spanish nobleman who served as the first viceroy of New Spain, a territory that included present-day Mexico and parts of Central America. He played a key role in the colonization of the region and was keenly interested in documenting the customs and traditions of the indigenous peoples. The Codex Mendoza was commissioned by Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza as a means of understanding and governing the newly conquered territories. It served as a ...
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