Description: This book provides an in-depth look at the life and career of Ferdinand Magellan, the renowned Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Magellan's own writings and the accounts of his contemporaries, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of this complex and enigmatic figure. One of the book's strengths is its exploration of Magellan's motivations and ambitions. The author argues that Magellan was driven not only by a thirst for adventure and discovery but also by a deep-seated desire for glory and recognition. This ambition led him to pursue a career in the Portuguese navy, where he quickly rose through the ranks. The book also provides a detailed account of Magellan's famous voyage around the world. The author vividly recreates the challenges and hardships faced by Magellan and his crew, from the treacherous waters of the Atlantic to the vast expanse of the Pacific. He also highlights the scientific and geographical discoveries made during the expedition, which had a profound impact on European understanding of the world. In addition to its historical narrative, the book explores the broader themes of exploration, discovery, and the human desire to push the boundaries of knowledge. The author argues that Magellan's voyage was a watershed moment in human history, marking the beginning of a new era of global exploration and conquest. Overall, this book is a valuable contribution to the literature on Ferdinand Magellan and the age of exploration. It provides a rich and nuanced portrait of one of history's most important explorers, and sheds new light on the motivations, challenges, and achievements of his groundbreaking voyage. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: Spanish
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 745
Type: textbook
Book Title: Descubrimiento Del Oceano Pacifico : Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Fernando de Magallanes y Sus Companeros; Fernando de Magallanes (Classic Reprint)
Language: Spanish
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 1.5 in
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: General, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 34.6 Oz
Author: Jose Toribio Medina
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
