Columbus - Hans Koning
his enterprise
KORTE INHOUD
Paperback, in-8, 152 pp.
A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new continent while looking for a western route to India. "Columbus - His Enterprise: Exploding the Myth" by Hans Koning is a compelling historical account of Christopher Columbus's voyages. The book, first published in 1976, offers a critical perspective on Columbus's expeditions, challenging the traditional glorified narratives. Koning delves into the darker aspects of Columbus's journey, including the exploitation and mistreatment of indigenous people. The author meticulously examines Columbus's motivations, his interactions with the indigenous population, and the consequences of his actions. The book is a thought-provoking read, providing a fresh and critical perspective on a well-known historical figure and events.
A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new continent while looking for a western route to India. "Columbus - His Enterprise: Exploding the Myth" by Hans Koning is a compelling historical account of Christopher Columbus's voyages. The book, first published in 1976, offers a critical perspective on Columbus's expeditions, challenging the traditional glorified narratives. Koning delves into the darker aspects of Columbus's journey, including the exploitation and mistreatment of indigenous people. The author meticulously examines Columbus's motivations, his interactions with the indigenous population, and the consequences of his actions. The book is a thought-provoking read, providing a fresh and critical perspective on a well-known historical figure and events.
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1991Uitgever: Latin America Bureau137 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 0906156602ISBN-13: 9780906156605Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Columbus - His Enterprise
Paperback, in-8, 152 pp.
A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new continent while looking for a western route to India. "Columbus - His Enterprise: Exploding the Myth" by Hans Koning is a compelling historical account of Christopher Columbus's voyages. The book, first published in 1976, offers a critical perspective on Columbus's expeditions, challenging the traditional glorified narratives. Koning delves into the d...
Columbus - His Enterprise
Paperback, in-8, 152 pp.
A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new continent while looking for a western route to India. "Columbus - His Enterprise: Exploding the Myth" by Hans Koning is a compelling historical account of Christopher Columbus's voyages. The book, first published in 1976, offers a critical perspective on Columbus's expeditions, challenging the traditional glorified narratives. Koning delves into the d...
