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The Age of Discovery, 1400-1600

The Age of Discovery, 1400-1600

David Arnold

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2002
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9780415279963
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This book explores one of the most dramatic features of the late medieval and early modern period: when voyagers from Western Europe led by Spain and Portugal set out across the world and set up links with Africa, Asia and the Americas.

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