Title:
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COLUMBUS
AND THE CONQUEST OF THE IMPOSSIBLE |
By: |
Dr. Felipe Fernandez-Armesto |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£12.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1842120840 |
ISBN 13: |
9781842120842 |
Publisher: |
ORION PUBLISHING CO |
Pub. date: |
23 November, 2000 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
Pages: |
156 |
Description: |
This controversial biography of Christopher Columbus argues that he is best understood as a primitive celestial navigator, fuelled by a progressive religiosity yet strongly influenced by mysticism and millennarianism. |
Synopsis: |
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. |
Illustrations: |
16 illustrations |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Weidenfeld & Nicolson History |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |