Codex Mendoza

Codex Mendoza is a 16th-century manuscript created shortly after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. It was commissioned by Antonio de Mendoza, the first viceroy of New Spain, to document the culture, history, and tributary systems of the Aztecs. The codex includes colorful illustrations, detailed accounts of Aztec society, and records of their tribute to the Spanish. It serves as a vital historical resource, offering insight into Aztec life, politics, and economics, as well as the early encounters between Indigenous peoples and European colonizers, highlighting the complexities of this transformative period in history.