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. 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...
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Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama
978280629015134EBookPlurilingua PublishingVasco 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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
About Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama is one of Portugal's most famous explorers. 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. 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. Five years later, he was selected to establish the first trade route to the Indies.
This clear and accessible 34-page book is structured as follows:
Introduction to Vasco da Gama
Biography of Vasco da Gama
In service of the Portuguese Crown
En route to Asia
The last expedition
Political, social and economic context
Europe’s conquest of the world
Portuguese sea expeditions
In search of India
Highlights
The first voyage (1497-1499)
The second voyage (1502-1503)
The last voyage (1524)
Impact of Vasco da Gama’s quest
A new organisation of trade
New power relationships in the Mediterranean
The Christianisation of India
A new knowledge of the world
Summary
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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
About Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama is one of Portugal's most famous explorers. 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. 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. Five years later, he was selected to establish the first trade route to the Indies.
This clear and accessible 34-page book is structured as follows:
Introduction to Vasco da Gama
Biography of Vasco da Gama
In service of the Portuguese Crown
En route to Asia
The last expedition
Political, social and economic context
Europe’s conquest of the world
Portuguese sea expeditions
In search of India
Highlights
The first voyage (1497-1499)
The second voyage (1502-1503)
The last voyage (1524)
Impact of Vasco da Gama’s quest
A new organisation of trade
New power relationships in the Mediterranean
The Christianisation of India
A new knowledge of the world
Summary
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DOWNLOAD THIS BOOKVasco 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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
About Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama is one of Portugal’s most famous explorers. 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. 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. Five years later, he was selected to establish the first trade route to the Indies.
This clear and accessible 34-page book is structured as follows:
- Introduction to Vasco da Gama
- Biography of Vasco da Gama
- In service of the Portuguese Crown
- En route to Asia
- The last expedition
- Political, social and economic context
- Europe’s conquest of the world
- Portuguese sea expeditions
- In search of India
- Highlights
- The first voyage (1497-1499)
- The second voyage (1502-1503)
- The last voyage (1524)
- Impact of Vasco da Gama’s quest
- A new organisation of trade
- New power relationships in the Mediterranean
- The Christianisation of India
- A new knowledge of the world
- Summary
Product details
| ISBN | 9782806290151 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Plurilingua Publishing |
| Series | 50MINUTES.COM – History |
| Format | |
| Pages | 34 |
| File size | 4.4 MB |
