Maritime Discovery V2
A History Of Nautical Exploration, From The Earliest Times (1881)
Versandkostenfrei!
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
33,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
PAYBACK Punkte
17 °P sammeln!
Maritime Discovery V2: A History Of Nautical Exploration, From The Earliest Times (1881) by Charles Rathbone Low is a comprehensive book that provides readers with a detailed account of the history of nautical exploration. The book covers the earliest times of maritime exploration, including the voyages of the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, and goes on to cover the expeditions of the Vikings, the Portuguese, the Spanish, and the Dutch.The author delves into the motivations behind these explorations, including the search for new trade routes and the desire for new territories and resources. L...
Maritime Discovery V2: A History Of Nautical Exploration, From The Earliest Times (1881) by Charles Rathbone Low is a comprehensive book that provides readers with a detailed account of the history of nautical exploration. The book covers the earliest times of maritime exploration, including the voyages of the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, and goes on to cover the expeditions of the Vikings, the Portuguese, the Spanish, and the Dutch.The author delves into the motivations behind these explorations, including the search for new trade routes and the desire for new territories and resources. Low also discusses the technological advancements that made these voyages possible, such as the invention of the compass, the astrolabe, and the sextant.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period of maritime exploration. Low provides detailed accounts of the voyages of famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan, as well as lesser-known figures such as John Cabot and Henry Hudson.Throughout the book, the author also examines the impact of these voyages on the world, including the spread of Christianity, the introduction of new crops and animals to different parts of the world, and the establishment of new trade routes that transformed the global economy.Overall, Maritime Discovery V2: A History Of Nautical Exploration, From The Earliest Times (1881) is a fascinating and informative book that provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the history of maritime exploration. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of seafaring and the impact of exploration on the world.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Andere Kunden interessierten sich für
