The Age of Exploration

From Christopher Columbus to Ferdinand Magellan

Kids, Fran&, School Tools, Reference, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction
Cover of the book The Age of Exploration by Kenneth Pletcher, Britannica Educational Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kenneth Pletcher ISBN: 9781622750238
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing Publication: July 15, 2013
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing Language: English
Author: Kenneth Pletcher
ISBN: 9781622750238
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publication: July 15, 2013
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing
Language: English

The Age of Exploration, which spanned roughly from 1400 to 1550, was the first time in history that European powers—eyeing new trade routes to the East or seeking to establish empires—began actively looking far past their own borders to gain a better understanding of the world and its many resources. The individuals who set out on behalf of the countries they represented came from a variety of backgrounds, and included master navigators such as Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan—the latter of whom was the first to circle the globe—as well as the often ruthless conquistadors of the New World such as Francisco Pizarro and Hernan Cortes. The exciting and sometimes tragic lives and journeys of these and many others as well as the battles for empire that arose are chronicled in this engaging volume.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Age of Exploration, which spanned roughly from 1400 to 1550, was the first time in history that European powers—eyeing new trade routes to the East or seeking to establish empires—began actively looking far past their own borders to gain a better understanding of the world and its many resources. The individuals who set out on behalf of the countries they represented came from a variety of backgrounds, and included master navigators such as Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan—the latter of whom was the first to circle the globe—as well as the often ruthless conquistadors of the New World such as Francisco Pizarro and Hernan Cortes. The exciting and sometimes tragic lives and journeys of these and many others as well as the battles for empire that arose are chronicled in this engaging volume.

More books from Britannica Educational Publishing

Cover of the book What Is Weather? by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book Soccer and Its Greatest Players by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book Maria Sharapova by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book Ronald Reagan by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book ¿Qué son los trabajos e ingresos? (What Are Jobs and Earnings?) by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book Investigating Earth’s Polar Biomes by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book The Tragedies of William Shakespeare by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book ¿Qué son los lujos y necesidades? (What Are Wants and Needs?) by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book What Is Soccer? by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book Astronomy by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book Frederick Douglass by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book What Is Soil? by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book What Are Primary Sources? by Kenneth Pletcher
Cover of the book Top 101 Artists by Kenneth Pletcher
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy