Vasco da gama bibliography
Known in particular for being the first person to open up a direct maritime route between Europe and Asia, da Gama sailed around Africa to reach the Western coast of India in the late 15 th century, which had major consequences for the spice trade. Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who, along with Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan, was one of the most famous European explorers of his time. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how his actions revolutionized international trade and understand his profound influence on the establishment of the Portuguese Empire.Īpplication/pdf 1 15th century, colonialism, conquest, Europe, exploration, India, navigation, Portugal, spice trade, Vasco da Gama DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK
Known in particular for being the first person to open up a direct maritime route between Europe and Asia, da Gama sailed around Africa to reach the Western coast of India in the late 15th century, which had major consequences for the spice trade. New power relationships in the Mediterranean
This clear and accessible 34-page book is structured as follows: Five years later, he was selected to establish the first trade route to the Indies.
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He took part in a series of battles in North Africa when he was a young man and led a small naval expedition in 1492. He was born in either 1460 or 1469 in a small coastal village in the south-west of the country to a family of the lower Portuguese nobility. Vasco da Gama is one of Portugal's most famous explorers.
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It also features a full biography, a valuable introduction to the political, social and economic context and an evaluation of the impact of the first maritime trade route between Europe and Asia, giving you all the essential information about this great Portuguese navigator.
This straightforward and informative book provides a thorough discussion of the key moments in da Gama’s life, including his first voyage, his influence on the organization of trade and his establishment in Africa and India. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how his actions revolutionized international trade and understand his profound influence on the establishment of the Portuguese Empire. 9782806290151 34 EBook Plurilingua Publishing Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who, along with Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan, was one of the most famous European explorers of his time.