Magellan: Conqueror of the Seas: A New Translation - Couverture souple

Zweig, Stefan

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798280048935

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Stefan Zweig’s Magellan: Conqueror of the Seas, originally published in 1938, stands as a masterful retelling of one of history's most audacious voyages. Esteemed for his psychological insight and talent for bringing historical figures vividly to life, Zweig constructs a compelling biography of Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer who initiated the first circumnavigation of the globe. Employing his signature narrative skill, Zweig transforms documented history into an epic tale filled with ambition, perseverance, and the spirit of discovery.

Magellan’s undertaking was a testament to extraordinary endurance and vision. Overcoming political opposition, betrayal, and unimaginable difficulties at sea, he set out to demonstrate that the world could be sailed around in a single continuous voyage. His expedition, begun in 1519 under the auspices of the Spanish crown, faced numerous trials including mutiny, perilous waters, and starvation. Although Magellan himself did not survive to see the journey's end—falling in battle in the Philippines—the return of one of his ships to Spain in 1522 definitively proved his theory and permanently changed humanity's understanding of global geography.

Zweig’s Magellan is more than a historical chronicle; it serves as a profound psychological study of an individual propelled by an indomitable will and an almost prophetic sense of purpose. Through vibrant prose and perceptive analysis, Zweig creates an intricate portrayal of a man whose resolve to venture beyond the known world resulted in one of the paramount achievements in maritime history. The book skillfully captures both the immense grandeur of exploration and the often tragic price of ambition, making the narrative as gripping as any work of fiction.

This new edition presents Zweig’s powerful biography to modern readers, meticulously preserving the richness and intensity of the original work. Whether read as a thrilling adventure story, an insightful examination of leadership, or a landmark historical account, Magellan: Conqueror of the Seas endures as one of the most engaging and inspiring narratives of human courage and the unyielding quest for discovery.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798280048935
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 268
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible