Description He was sent from Spain on a religious crusade to Mexico to "detect the sickness of idolatry," but Bernardino de Sahag n (c.
In this biography, Miguel Le n-Portilla presents the life story of a fascinating man who came to Mexico intent on changing the traditions and cultures he encountered but instead ende.
The Franciscan monk developed a deep appreciation for Aztec culture and the Nahuatl language. 1499-1590) instead became the First anthropologist of the New World.
Description He was sent from Spain on a religious crusade to Mexico to "detect the sickness of idolatry," but Bernardino de Sahag n (c