Columbus and the Journey to the New World: A History of America

Columbus and the Journey to the New World: A History of America is a comprehensive and engaging account of the exploration, conquest, and colonization of the Americas. Written by a team of leading historians, the book provides a fresh and up-to-date synthesis of the latest scholarship on this pivotal period in American history.

Columbus And The Journey To The New World (History of America)

by Nadia Higgins

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	26295 KB
Print length	:	48 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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The book begins with an overview of the European exploration of the Americas, from the Vikings to Columbus. It then follows the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru, the Portuguese colonization of Brazil, and the English settlement of North America. The book also examines the impact of European colonization on the indigenous peoples of the Americas, and the development of slavery and the plantation economy.

Columbus and the Journey to the New World is a richly illustrated book that features more than 100 maps and images. The book also includes a timeline of key events, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography for further reading.

This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Americas. It is a comprehensive and authoritative account of a period that shaped the world we live in today.

Table of Contents

1. The European Exploration of the Americas
2. The Spanish Conquest of Mexico and Peru
3. The Portuguese Colonization of Brazil
4. The English Settlement of North America
5. The Impact of European Colonization on the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
6. The Development of Slavery and the Plantation Economy
7. Timeline of Key Events
8. Glossary of Terms
9. Bibliography for Further Reading

Reviews

"Columbus and the Journey to the New World is a magisterial work of scholarship. It is the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of the exploration, conquest, and colonization of the Americas that has ever been written." - James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas. It is a comprehensive and authoritative account of a period that shaped the world we live in today." - David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of John Adams

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Columbus And The Journey To The New World (History of America)

by Nadia Higgins

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	26295 KB
Print length	:	48 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE