This book presents a unique set of written records belonging to the
De la Cruz family, caciques of Tepemaxalco in the Toluca Valley.
Composed in Nahuatl and Spanish and available here both in the
original languages and in English translation, this collection of
documents opens a window onto the life of a family from colonial
Mexico’s indigenous elite and sheds light on the broader
indigenous world within the Spanish colonial system. The main text
is a record created in 1647 by long-serving governor don Pedro de
la Cruz and continued by his heirs through the nineteenth century,
along with two wills and several other notable documents. These
sources document a community history, illuminating broader issues
centering on politics, religion, and economics as well as providing
unusual insight into the concerns and values of indigenous leaders.
These texts detail the projects financed by the De la Cruz family,
how they talked about them, and which belongings they deemed
important enough to pass along after their death. Designed for
classroom use, this clear and concise primary source includes a
wealth of details about indigenous everyday life and preserves and
makes accessible a rich and precious heritage. The engaging
introduction highlights issues of class relations and the public
and performative character of Nahua Christianity. The authors
provide the necessary tools to help students understand the
colonial context in which these documents were produced.
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