Isbn: 9780365718017 - sämmtliche werke, vol. 9 of 20 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces you to life in 15th century Spain on the eve of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World. It focuses on the historical figure of Hernan Cortes, a young and ambitious adventurer who will rise to fame as leader of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. At the center of the story is the character of Columbus, a visionary and skilled seaman seeking to prove his theories about the Earth's shape by sailing west to Asia. The author takes you on a journey through the political, social, and religious landscape of Spain, introducing you to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, the powerful Catholic monarchs who sponsor Columbus's voyage. These events form a crucial turning point in human history. This book explores the motivations and complexities of the key figures, their powerful religious zeal, and their ambitions for conquest and wealth, which would ultimately lead to the colonization of the Americas. 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.…