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1) Holy war: how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A radical reinterpretation of da Gama's pioneering voyages, revealing their role as a decisive turning point in the struggle between Christianity & Islam.
In 1498 a young captain sailed from Portugal, circumnavigated Africa, crossed the Indian Ocean, and discovered the sea route to the Indies and, with it, access to the fabled wealth of the East. It was the longest voyage known in history. The little ships were pushed beyond their limits,...
In 1498 a young captain sailed from Portugal, circumnavigated Africa, crossed the Indian Ocean, and discovered the sea route to the Indies and, with it, access to the fabled wealth of the East. It was the longest voyage known in history. The little ships were pushed beyond their limits,...
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 62
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When Geronimo Stilton and his family retrace the journey of explorer Vasco da Gama, Geronimo investigates who is sabotaging the voyage.
3) The Lusíads
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
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First published in 1572, The Lusiads is one of the greatest epic poems of the Renaissance, immortalizing Portugal's voyages of discovery with an unrivalled freshness of observation. At the centre of The Lusiads is Vasco da Gama's pioneer voyage via southern Africa to India in 1497-98. The first European artist to cross the equator, Camoes's narrative reflects the novelty and fascination of that original encounter with Africa, India and the Far East....
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