Columbus and The Conquest Of The Impossible
Author(s): Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
History | Biography | Nautical
A highly readable and controversial portrait of a man driven by religion, influenced by mysticism, and, at best, a primitive navigator who barely knew how to use his ship's instruments. A pre-eminent historian calls into question earlier findings by himself and other scholars. With a new introduction and updates that reassess Columbus's skills, motivations, and beliefs--placing him firmly in the context of his own time. ..".In a class of his own for serious scholarship."--Spectator.
Product Information
General Fields
- :
- : Orion Publishing Group, Limited
- : 0.325
- : December 1974
- : 1.3 Centimeters X 15.5 Centimeters X 23.3 Centimeters
- : books
Special Fields
- : Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
- : Paperback
- : English
- : good
- : 141