Christopher And Columbus
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The Worlds Of Christopher Columbus
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Author : William D. Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1992
The Worlds Of Christopher Columbus written by William D. Phillips and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When Columbus was born in the mid-fifteenth century, Europe was largely isolated from the rest of the Old World - Africa and Asia - and ignorant of the existence of the world of the Western Hemisphere. The voyages of Christopher Columbus opened a period of European exploration and empire building that breached the boundaries of those isolated worlds and changed the course of human history. This book describes the life and times of Christopher Columbus on the 500th aniversary of his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Since ancient times, Europeans had dreamed of discovering new routes to the untold riches of Asia and the Far East, what set Columbus apart from these explorers was his single-minded dedication to finding official support to make that dream a reality. More than a simple description of the man, this new book places Columbus in a very broad context of European and world history. Columbus's story is not just the story of one man's rise and fall. Seen in its broader context, his life becomes a prism reflecting the broad range of human experience for the past five hundred years. Respected historians of medieval Spain and early America, the authors examine Columbus's quest for funds, first in Portugal and then in Spain, where he finally won royal backing for his scheme. Through his successful voyage in 1492 and three subsequent journeys to the new world Columbus reached the pinnacle of fame and wealth, and yet he eventually lost royal support through his own failings. William and Carla Rahn Phillips discuss the reasons for this fall and describe the empire created by the Spaniards in the lands across the ocean, even though neither they, nor anyone else in Europe, know precisely where or what those lands were. In examining the birth of a new world, this book reveals much about the times that produced these intrepid explorers.
Christopher Columbus
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Author : Susan Bivin Aller
language : en
Publisher: Lerner Books [UK]
Release Date : 2009-04
Christopher Columbus written by Susan Bivin Aller and has been published by Lerner Books [UK] this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04 with America categories.
Life Of Christopher Columbus
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Author : Sir Clements Robert Markham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1892
Life Of Christopher Columbus written by Sir Clements Robert Markham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1892 with America categories.
The Four Voyages Of Christopher Columbus
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Author : Christopher Columbus
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2004-02-05
The Four Voyages Of Christopher Columbus written by Christopher Columbus and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
No gamble in history has been more momentous than the landfall of Columbus's ship the Santa Maria in the Americas in 1492 - an event that paved the way for the conquest of a 'New World'. The accounts collected here provide a vivid narrative of his voyages throughout the Caribbean and finally to the mainland of Central America, although he still believed he had reached Asia. Columbus himself is revealed as a fascinating and contradictory figure, fluctuating from awed enthusiasm to paranoia and eccentric geographical speculation. Prey to petty quarrels with his officers, his pious desire to bring Christian civilization to 'savages' matched by his rapacity for gold, Columbus was nonetheless an explorer and seaman of staggering vision and achievement.
Christopher Columbus
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Author : Christopher Brink
language : en
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2018-07-15
Christopher Columbus written by Christopher Brink and has been published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-15 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Few people in history have had as significant an impact on the shaping of multiple cultures as Christopher Columbus, the explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 in search of a sea route from Europe to Asia. He has been widely admired throughout history for his persistence, courage, charisma, and impressive nautical and navigational skills, particularly considering his lack of formal education. However, he has been the target of significant criticism due to his perceived cruelty toward the native inhabitants of the islands he discovered, his ineptitude at governing the colony he founded, and his tendency toward dishonesty and manipulation of others when it suited his purposes. This book seeks to provide the reader with a balanced perspective of Columbus's personality, achievements, and far-reaching effects on cultures on both sides of the Atlantic.
Christopher And Columbus
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Author : Elizabeth von Arnim
language : en
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
Release Date : 2022-12-13
Christopher And Columbus written by Elizabeth von Arnim and has been published by Lindhardt og Ringhof this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-13 with Fiction categories.
Set just before the first world war as the onset of conflict looms, ‘Christopher and Columbus’ tells the story of seventeen-year-old twin orphans, Anna-Rose and Anna-Felicitas as they are thrust upon their relatives by their Uncle Arthur. Arthur, a patriot, is suspicious of their half-German heritage and worries that they may be spying. He ships the twins off to America, and on their voyage, they befriend Mr Twist. However, Twist has not considered the pitfalls of taking the young women under his wings, especially since they cannot behave with tact and will need continued protection long after the ship docks. In this witty and comic novel, the twins arrive in America and take on the nicknames of Christopher and Columbus, as the reader follows their adventures in a country poised for war. A fun and uplifting novel, ‘Christopher and Columbus’ will be enjoyed by fans of ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’. Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany. Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.
The Voyages Of Christopher Columbus
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Author : Steven Otfinoski
language : en
Publisher: Benchmark Education Company
Release Date : 2011
The Voyages Of Christopher Columbus written by Steven Otfinoski and has been published by Benchmark Education Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with America categories.
Four times Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, he lived through storms and shipwrecks. He visited many islands and met native peoples. He started colonies for Spain. Once he was sent home in chains. Columbus always believed he had reached the East, or Asia. One of the most famous explorers of all times never knew where he had been!
Christopher Columbus And The European Discovery Of America
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Author : Robert Hume
language : en
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
Release Date : 1992
Christopher Columbus And The European Discovery Of America written by Robert Hume and has been published by Gracewing Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with America categories.
The Life Of Christopher Columbus Illustrated By Tales Sketches And Anecdotes Adapted To The Use Of Schools With Engravings Edited By Samuel G Goodrich
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Author : Christopher Columbus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1844
The Life Of Christopher Columbus Illustrated By Tales Sketches And Anecdotes Adapted To The Use Of Schools With Engravings Edited By Samuel G Goodrich written by Christopher Columbus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1844 with categories.
The Life And Voyages Of Christopher Columbus
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Author : Washington Irving
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1849
The Life And Voyages Of Christopher Columbus written by Washington Irving and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1849 with America categories.