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The Life of Ferdinand Magellan and the First Circumnavigation of the Globe: 1480-1521 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life of Ferdinand Magellan, the first person to circumnavigate the globe, and places him within the context of the great age of European exploration. The author chronicles Magellan's early life in Portugal, his service under the Portuguese Viceroys in India, and the events that led him to break with his homeland and offer his services to Spain. The book explores the complex geopolitical landscape of the era, especially the rivalry between Spain and Portugal for dominance in the newly discovered lands of the Americas and Asia, and the quest for the Spice Islands. The author highlights the complexities of Magellan's personality ΓΆβ β his ambition, his unwavering resolve, his charisma, and his capacity for ruthlessness. The book examines the motivations behind Magellan's extraordinary journey, his clash with mutinous crews, and the tragic circumstances surrounding his death in the Philippines. The book reveals Magellan's life as a series of daring exploits and challenging decisions, and ultimately as the legacy of a man who forever changed our understanding of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333653460_0
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