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A Brief Guide to an Exhibition of Maps of the Sixteenth Century (Classic Reprint): Illustrative of the Discovery of America - Couverture souple

Cundall, Frank

 
9781332228584: A Brief Guide to an Exhibition of Maps of the Sixteenth Century (Classic Reprint): Illustrative of the Discovery of America

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the voyages of discovery to the New World during the 15th and 16th centuries. The author meticulously traces the evolution of geographical knowledge as explorers ventured into uncharted territories, from the early conceptions of the world to the eventual understanding of the Americas as distinct continents. Through the analysis of maps, charts, and accounts from the period, the book delves into the motivations and challenges faced by navigators like Columbus, Vespucci, and Magellan, exploring the impact of their discoveries on European perceptions of the world and the subsequent global exploration and colonization that followed. This book offers a valuable resource for readers interested in the history of exploration, cartography, and the transformative era of the Age of Discovery.

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