Unknown Seas: How Vasco Da Gama Opened the East, by Ronald J. Watkins
Condition: VeryGood.
"Unknown Seas: How Vasco Da Gama Opened the East" by Ronald J. Watkins offers a compelling historical exploration of Vasco da Gama’s groundbreaking voyages to India during the late 15th century. The book meticulously reconstructs the journeys of Portuguese navigators, powered by contemporary logs and innovative navigational technologies. Watkins highlights the cultural exchanges encountered by da Gama, illustrating how misunderstandings arose, such as mistaking Hindu beliefs for Christianity. Further, the narrative contextualizes the broader implications of the Portuguese Empire's expansion, which affected global geography with landmarks bearing Portuguese names. With Watkins’ extensive background in history and his travels, the work."
Very minimal shelfwear (near fine).
John Murray Pubs Ltd
Paperback
ISBN: 0719564174
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"Unknown Seas: How Vasco Da Gama Opened the East" by Ronald J. Watkins offers a compelling historical exploration of Vasco da Gama’s groundbreaking voyages to India during the late 15th century. The book meticulously reconstructs the journeys of Portuguese navigators, powered by contemporary logs and innovative navigational technologies. Watkins highlights the cultural exchanges encountered by da Gama, illustrating how misunderstandings arose, such as mistaking Hindu beliefs for Christianity. Further, the narrative contextualizes the broader implications of the Portuguese Empire's expansion, which affected global geography with landmarks bearing Portuguese names. With Watkins’ extensive background in history and his travels, the work."
Very minimal shelfwear (near fine).
John Murray Pubs Ltd
Paperback
ISBN: 0719564174
Free Shipping In the USA On All Books!