Yucatan Before and After the Conquest. By Diego de Landa. FULL Audiobook
"Yucatan Before and After the Conquest" is a book written by Diego de Landa, a Spanish bishop who lived in the 16th century. The book is a first-hand account of the Spanish conquest of the Yucatan peninsula and the subsequent conversion of the Maya people to Catholicism. The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes the geography and history of the Yucatan peninsula. The second part describes the customs and daily life of the Maya people before the conquest. The third part describes the Spanish conquest and the subsequent conversion of the Maya people to Catholicism.

The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the culture and history of the Maya people. It is also a witness to the destruction of an indigenous culture. The book is a treasure trove of information about the culture the Spanish conquistadores sought to eradicate. It contains detailed descriptions of Maya customs, daily activities, history, ceremonial festivals, and the many social and communal functions in which their life was expressed.

The book is also a very important first-hand account of colonial Mexican history. It reads like many of the Medieval first-hand accounts by the crusaders in that horrible details of destruction can be justified in the name of spreading the Gospel. The accounts of Bernal Diaz at Tenochtitlan are another parallel. The book is a very important source of Maya customs, daily activity, and history.

The book is a modern translation of a 400-year-old book by a Spaniard describing the Yucatan. The peoples, the animals, the plants. What is fascinating is the descriptions meant for Spain at a time where there was no way to fact check. Weird and wrong descriptions abound and more. It is a very interesting read for anyone interested in the history of Yucatán and the Maya people.

In conclusion, "Yucatan Before and After the Conquest" is a remarkable book that chronicles the travels of Friar Diego de Landa and fellow conquistadores in their attempts to convert the Maya of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula to Catholicism. It is a very important first-hand account of colonial Mexican history and a witness to the destruction of an indigenous culture. It is a veritable treasure trove of information about the culture the Spanish conquistadores sought to eradicate. I hope this summary helps you understand the book better. .
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00:00:00 Dedication
00:01:12 Introduction
00:39:08 Map
00:40:54 1. Description Of Yucatan. Variety Of Seasons
00:43:32 2. Etymology Of The Name Of This Province. Its Situation
00:47:28 3. Captivity Of Geronimo De Aguilar. Expedition Of Hernandez De Cordoba And Grijalva To Yucatan
00:53:39 4. Expedition Of Cortes To Cozumel. Letter To Aguilar And His Friends
00:58:55 5. Provinces Of Yucatan. Its Principal. Ancient Structures
01:02:34 6. Cuculcan. Foundation Of Mayapan
01:05:04 7. Government, Priesthood, Sciences, Letters And Books In Yucatan
01:10:39 8. Arrival Of The Tutul-Xius And The Alliance They Made With The Lords Of Mayapan. Tyranny Of Cocom, The Ruin Of His Power And Of The City Of Mayapan
01:14:57 9. Chronological Monuments Of Yucatan. Foundation Of The Kingdom Of Sotuta. Origin Of The Chels. The Three Principal Kingdoms Of Yucatan
01:18:59 10. Various Calamities Felt In Yucatan In The Period Before The Conquest By The Spaniards: Hurricane, Wars, Etc
01:21:57 11. Prophecies Of The Coming Of The Spaniards. History Of Francisco De Montejo, First Admiral Of Yucatan
01:25:54 12. Montejo Sails For Yucatan And Takes Possession Of The Country. The Chels Cede To Him The Site Of Chichen Itzá. The Indians Force Him To Leave
01:29:04 13. Montejo Leaves Yucatan With All His People And Returns To Mexico. His Son, Francisco De Montejo, Afterwards Pacifies Yucatan
01:33:00 14. State Of Yucatan After The Departure Of The Spaniards. Don Francisco, Son Of The Admiral Montejo, Re-Establishes The Spanish Rule In Yucatan
01:36:01 15. Cruelties Of The Spaniards Toward The Indians. How They Excused Themselves
01:39:18 16. State Of The Country Before The Conquest. Royal Decree In Favor Of The Indians. Health Of The Admiral Montejo. His Descendants
01:42:26 17. Arrival Of The Spanish Franciscan Friars In Yucatan. Protection They Gave To The Natives. Their Contests With The Spanish Military Element
01:46:24 18. Vices Of The Indians. Studies Of The Friars In The Language Of The Country. Their Teachings To The Indians. Conversions. Punishments Of Apostates
01:50:12 19. Arrival Of Bishop Toral And Release Of The Imprisoned Indians. Voyage Of The Provincial Of San Francisco To Spain To Justify The Conduct Of The Franciscans
01:53:25 20. Construction Of The Houses Of Yu