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The Voyages And Adventures Of Vasco Da Gama (1878)

The Voyages And Adventures Of Vasco Da Gama (1878)

George Makepeace Towle

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781160259484
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The Voyages And Adventures Of Vasco Da Gama is a historical book written by George Makepeace Towle in 1878. The book is a detailed account of the life and travels of Vasco Da Gama, a Portuguese explorer who is best known for being the first European to reach India by sea. The book begins with a brief overview of the political and social climate of Portugal during the 15th century and then delves into Vasco Da Gama’s early life and career as a sailor. The author then describes the events that led up to Da Gama’s famous voyage to India, including the political and economic motivations behind the expedition.The majority of the book is dedicated to a detailed account of Da Gama’s voyage to India, including the challenges he faced along the way, such as storms, disease, and hostile encounters with other cultures. The author also describes the various ports of call that Da Gama visited along the way, including the East African coast, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian subcontinent.Throughout the book, the author provides historical context and analysis, discussing the impact of Da Gama’s voyage on European trade and exploration, as well as the cultural and political legacy of his journey. The book concludes with an overview of Da Gama’s later life and legacy, including his impact on Portuguese exploration and colonization.Overall, The Voyages And Adventures Of Vasco Da Gama is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important voyages in world history, written by a respected historian and writer. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration, trade, and cultural exchange in the early modern period.This Book Is In English.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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