Christopher Columbus and the the conquest of paradise
Christopher Columbus' arrival on a small Bahamian island in 1492 is often judged to be a defining moment in the history of mankind, changing forever the map of the world. The author offers readers a unique take on Columbus and his legacy, separating the man from the legend. He also looks at the...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Tauris Parke Paperbacks
2006
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| Summary: | Christopher Columbus' arrival on a small Bahamian island in 1492 is often judged to be a defining moment in the history of mankind, changing forever the map of the world. The author offers readers a unique take on Columbus and his legacy, separating the man from the legend. He also looks at the global consequences of the discovery, revealing the colossal impact this brief moment in history had not only on a continent but also on the world. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 453 p. ill. 20 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1845111540 9781845111540 |