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The four voyages of Christopher Columbus to the 'New World' began the European exploration of the Americas. He had set out to find a new route to the riches of the East and even after his third and final voyage, he remained convinced that he had reached Asia. Using a wide variety of old and new pictures, this book reveals:
*The Medieval view of the world and why a new route to Asia was needed
* Columbus's search for a rich patron to pay for his expedition
* Preparations for his journey
* The voyage across the Atlantic and the sighting of land
*His second, third and final voyages.
There were many other attempts to reach Asia by sea. Discover; Vasco da Gama's voyage aroubd the tip of Southern Africa; The Civilizations of Africa and India encountered by Da Gama; Explorers sailing around the frozen wastes of Northern Canada and Russia.
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- Publisherticktock Media Ltd
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1860073271
- ISBN 13 9781860073274
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
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