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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.
The Worlds Of Christopher Columbus
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Author : Carla Rahn Phillips
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
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Christopher Columbus
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Author : Emma Carlson Berne
language : en
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Release Date : 2008-08
Christopher Columbus written by Emma Carlson Berne and has been published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Christopher Columbus and his crew had been sailing for five weeks into uncharted waters before finally reaching land one blazing hot day in 1492. It was a difficult journey that many predicted would be impossible, but Columbus proved them wrong and his voyage changed the world. Columbus had done it: he was the first man to reach the East by sailing west, and he was heralded as the Father of the New World. Columbus would take three more voyages to different places, but he remains best known as the pioneer who opened routes to the exploration and settlement of the Americas. Book jacket.
Christopher Columbus
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Author : Adrianna Morganelli
language : en
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Release Date : 2005
Christopher Columbus written by Adrianna Morganelli and has been published by Crabtree Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Intended for ages 8-14, this book talks about Columbus, his famous journey and the results of his interaction with the indigenous people he encountered. Features include: full-colour maps of the journey; native American culture and customs before and after Columbus' arrival; and the evolution of the world map.
Christopher Columbus
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Author : Robin S. Doak
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2006-08
Christopher Columbus written by Robin S. Doak and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A biography profiling the life of the fifteenth-century explorer Christopher Columbus, who opened up the Americas to the Europeans. Includes source notes and timeline.
To America And Around The World
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
To America And Around The World written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
This book contains the daily logs kept by Columbus -- himself, and by Magellan's scribe, Antonio Pigafetta, on their fateful voyages to the unknown Americas and, subsequently around the world. These voyages, of exploration and of discovery, have unequivocally changed and impacted on the western world like no other event except for the advent of Jesus Christ. The logs herewith are the first translation into English, and read like any modern adventure stories such as 'Around the World in 80 Days'. It also contains essays by Adolph Caso and Marco Giacomelli. Caso takes on the polemics surrounding the persona of Columbus -- especially the issues of Leif Ericson -- with the forged Vinland Map; of Columbus' 'Jewishness' -- with the claims that Columbus secretly worked for his Jewish brothers to find a Jewish state in the New World; and whether America should have a 'Columbus Day'. Giacomelli, on the other hand, tells the story of how America got its name.
Christopher Columbus And The First Voyages To The New World
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language : en
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The Christopher Columbus Encyclopedia
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Author : Silvio A. Beding
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-02-08
The Christopher Columbus Encyclopedia written by Silvio A. Beding and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-08 with History categories.
The European discovery of the Americas in 1492 was one of the most important events of the Renaissance, and with it Christopher Columbus changed the course of world history. Now, five hundred years later, this 2-volume reference work will chart new courses in the study and understanding of Columbus and the Age of Discovery. Much more than an account of the man and his voyages, The Christopher Columbus Encyclopedia is a complete A-Z look at the world during this momentous era. In two volumes, The Christopher Columbus Encyclopedia contains more than 350 signed original articles ranging from 250 to more than 10,000 words, written by nearly 150 contributors from around the world. The work includes cross-references, bibliographies for each article, and a comprehensive index. The work is fully illustrated, with hundreds of maps, drawings and photographs.
Christopher Columbus His Life And Discoveries
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Author : Mario Di Giovanni
language : en
Publisher: Barbera Foundation
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Christopher Columbus His Life And Discoveries written by Mario Di Giovanni and has been published by Barbera Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with History categories.
Discovering a new continent, he changed the map of the earth and the course of civilization… Few men in history have changed the world as Christopher Columbus did when he sailed into the perilous and vast Atlantic Ocean. While seeking the island of Cipango and the mainland of Cathay, Columbus discovered so much more, changing the course of American history. Through extraordinary persistence and courage, Columbus discovered a new world, a continent that would ultimately change the lives of many. Despite the renowned link to his name, Columbus remains an elusive and mysterious man. Dr. Mario di Giovanni, with passionate and clear words, reveals the story of Christopher Columbus. Following his Admiral on four voyages across the Ocean Sea, di Giovanni marks the events that the recount the exploits and legacy of the best sailor in the world.
Life And Achievements Of Christopher Columbus Discoverer Of The New World
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Author : John Stevens Cabot Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1879
Life And Achievements Of Christopher Columbus Discoverer Of The New World written by John Stevens Cabot Abbott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1879 with Explorers categories.