Price Trends of Royal Tribute Commodities in Nueva Galicia

Discover the intricate economic landscape of sixteenth-century Nueva Galicia in "Price Trends of Royal Tribute Commodities in Nueva Galicia," authored by the esteemed scholars at the University of California Press. Published in 1992, this insightful paperback spans 280 pages and delves into the royal treasury records of annual auctions of Indian tributes, providing a rich source of price history.

Through meticulous analysis of historical data from 1557 to 1598, this book reveals fascinating trends in commodity prices, highlighting significant fluctuations. For instance, while the price of maize saw a notable increase compared to the neighboring Audiencia of Mexico, wheat prices experienced a decline. This work is essential for anyone interested in economic history, colonial studies, or agricultural trends in early modern Mexico.

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