Machine derived contents note: List of tables, figures and maps -- Preface -- List of abbreviations and symbols -- 1. The setting and early history of Texcocan imperial development -- 2. The legal history of Texcocan -- 3. The structure of the Texcocan empire -- 4. The political and legal dynamics of Texcocan -- 5. Local-level organization in the Texcocan empire: the lower legal levels of Texcocan -- 6. The development and maturation of the Texcocan legal system: principles of Texcocan jurisprudence -- 7. Conclusion -- Appendices -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index