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Columbus and the Conquest of the Impossible

Felipe Fernández-Armesto

3.6/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 128

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Phoenix

Release: June 30, 2001

ISBN: 1842120840

ISBN 13: 9781842120842

Columbus and the Conquest of the Impossible

Felipe Fernández-Armesto

3.6/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 128

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Phoenix

Release: June 30, 2001

ISBN: 1842120840

ISBN 13: 9781842120842

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