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Explore the enthralling narrative of the Portuguese Age of Exploration with this remarkable book that delves into the forgotten history of Portugal’s navigators. This compelling story, narrated with Roger Crowley's characteristic skill, illuminates the journeys that changed the course of world history. Experience the astonishing expeditions led by iconic figures such as Vasco da Gama and Afonso de Albuquerque, who defied the odds to build the first long-range maritime empire.
This brand new edition, published by Faber in 2016, captures the fierce ambition and ruthlessness of these empire builders who, in just thirty years, sought to dominate the Indian Ocean and reshape global trade routes. Packed with vivid accounts of sea battles, political intrigue, and extraordinary courage, this narrative history offers a unique glimpse into the era's advancements in navigation and technology. Learn about the impact of religious zealotry and the implications of espionage during this pivotal time.
Ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in maritime exploration, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge that reveals the interplay between power, trade, and colonization. Whether you're an academic or a casual reader, this tale of bravery and ambition will captivate you.
Delivery Information: Your order will be shipped promptly, ensuring you receive this historical treasure without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571290901
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Description:
As remarkable as Columbus and the conquistador expeditions, the history of Portuguese exploration is now almost forgotten. But Portugal's navigators cracked the code of the Atlantic winds, launched the expedition of Vasco da Gama to India and beat the Spanish to the spice kingdoms of the East - then set about creating the first long-range maritime empire. In an astonishing blitz of thirty years, a handful of visionary and utterly ruthless empire builders, with few resources but breathtaking ambition, attempted to seize the Indian Ocean, destroy Islam and take control of world trade.
Told with Roger Crowley's customary skill and verve, this is narrative history at its most vivid - an epic tale of navigation, trade and technology, money and religious zealotry, political diplomacy and espionage, sea battles and shipwrecks, endurance, courage and terrifying brutality. Drawing on extensive first-hand accounts, it brings to life the exploits of an extraordinary band of conquerors - men such as Afonso de Albuquerque, the first European since Alexander the Great to found an Asian empire - who set in motion five hundred years of European colonisation and unleashed the forces of globalisation.
This brand new edition, published by Faber in 2016, captures the fierce ambition and ruthlessness of these empire builders who, in just thirty years, sought to dominate the Indian Ocean and reshape global trade routes. Packed with vivid accounts of sea battles, political intrigue, and extraordinary courage, this narrative history offers a unique glimpse into the era's advancements in navigation and technology. Learn about the impact of religious zealotry and the implications of espionage during this pivotal time.
Ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in maritime exploration, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge that reveals the interplay between power, trade, and colonization. Whether you're an academic or a casual reader, this tale of bravery and ambition will captivate you.
Delivery Information: Your order will be shipped promptly, ensuring you receive this historical treasure without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571290901
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Description:
As remarkable as Columbus and the conquistador expeditions, the history of Portuguese exploration is now almost forgotten. But Portugal's navigators cracked the code of the Atlantic winds, launched the expedition of Vasco da Gama to India and beat the Spanish to the spice kingdoms of the East - then set about creating the first long-range maritime empire. In an astonishing blitz of thirty years, a handful of visionary and utterly ruthless empire builders, with few resources but breathtaking ambition, attempted to seize the Indian Ocean, destroy Islam and take control of world trade.
Told with Roger Crowley's customary skill and verve, this is narrative history at its most vivid - an epic tale of navigation, trade and technology, money and religious zealotry, political diplomacy and espionage, sea battles and shipwrecks, endurance, courage and terrifying brutality. Drawing on extensive first-hand accounts, it brings to life the exploits of an extraordinary band of conquerors - men such as Afonso de Albuquerque, the first European since Alexander the Great to found an Asian empire - who set in motion five hundred years of European colonisation and unleashed the forces of globalisation.