Columbus and Age of Discovery: An Idea Takes Shape

ID #: 
91
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Description: 
Focuses on the advances in shipbuilding and navigation that made Columbus' voyages possible, examines his motivations, and chronicles his long and arduous search for patronage to fund his westward voyage.
Keywords: 
15th century, age of discovery, Atlantic exploration, Christopher Columbus, navigation, patronage, Portugal, shipbuilding
Volume: 
vol 2 of 7