Relation des choses de Yucatan de Diego de Landa Texte espagnol et traduction française en regard, comprenant les signes du calendrier et de l'alphabet hiéroglyphique de la langue maya; accompagné de documents divers historiques et chronologiques, avec une grammaire et un vocabulaire abrégés français-maya, précédés d'un essai sur les sources de l'histoire primitive du Mexique et de l'Amérique Centrale, etc., d'après les monuments égyptiens, et de l'histoire primitive de l'égypte d'après les monuments américains par l'abbé Brasseur de Bourbourg
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Language: Spanish, French, Yucatec Maya (family)Published:
Authors:
- Brasseur de Bourbourg, abbé
1814 - 1874
- Landa, Diego de
1524 - 1579
About this book
In the wake of European colonization, "Relation des choses de Yucatan" by Diego de Landa emerges as a crucial document illuminating the complexities of Maya civilization. This seminal work not only chronicles the rich tapestry of indigenous customs and rituals but also delves into the intricacies of their hieroglyphic writing system and calendar signs. Accompanied by historical and chronological documents, along with a concise French-Maya grammar and vocabulary, it serves as an essential resource for understanding the early history of Mexico and Central America. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this text invites readers to explore the profound cultural legacy of the Maya, while challenging perceptions shaped by colonial narratives. Discover the unfiltered essence of a civilization that continues to resonate through time.
