9781026007464 - The Story of America: The Age of Discovery von Coffman, Ramon (2 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Story of America, Book 1 the Age of Discovery' presents a vivid and accessible account of the maritime explorations that bridged the gap between the Old World and the New. This narrative focuses on the momentous era when European navigators set sail across the Atlantic, seeking new routes to Asia but ultimately uncovering the vast American continents. The work highlights the legendary voyages of figures such as Christopher Columbus and explores the broader geopolitical and economic motivations of the 15th and 16th centuries.The text provides a detailed look at the triumphs and tribulations faced by early explorers, from the dangers of the open sea to the first interactions with the cultures of the Americas. By examining the historical impact of these expeditions, the book establishes a foundational understanding of the forces that shaped the early modern world. This volume serves as an essential guide to the era of exploration, offering insights into the curiosity and ambition that drove the expansion of the known world and laid the groundwork for the future development of American civilization. Readers will find a compelling exploration of the ships, maps, and personalities that defined this transformative period in human history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.