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Life Of Christopher Columbus

Life Of Christopher Columbus

Markham, Clements R.

Paperback

PhilosophyOccultChristian Living

ISBN10: 1432693395
ISBN13: 9781432693398
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham is a comprehensive biography of the famous explorer who discovered America. The book covers Columbus's life from his birth in Genoa, Italy, to his death in Spain. It explores his early years as a sailor and his quest to find a new route to the East Indies. The book also delves into his struggles to secure funding for his voyages and his eventual success in gaining the support of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.Markham provides a detailed account of Columbus's four voyages to the New World, including his encounters with the indigenous people and the various challenges he faced. The book also examines the impact of Columbus's discoveries on the world, including the colonization of the Americas and the exchange of goods and ideas between Europe and the New World.Throughout the book, Markham presents a balanced portrayal of Columbus, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses. He also provides historical context and analysis, drawing on primary sources and the latest research to offer a nuanced understanding of Columbus's life and legacy.Overall, The Life of Christopher Columbus is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of history's most famous explorers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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