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"From a New York Times best-selling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist, a sweeping epic of how the Vikings and their descendants have shaped history and America"--
For millennia Norwegians, Danes, Finns, and Swedes lived a remote and rugged existence among the fjords and peaks of the land of the midnight sun. When they finally left their homeland in search of opportunity, these wanderers would reshape Europe and beyond. Their ingenuity, daring,...
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Blending history and anecdote, geography and reminiscence, science and exposition, the author of Krakatoa tells the breathtaking saga of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean, setting it against the backdrop of mankind's intellectual evolution. Until a thousand years ago, no humans ventured into the Atlantic or imagined traversing its vast infinity. But once the first daring mariners successfully navigated to far shores, whether it was the Vikings, the Irish,...
3) Holy war: how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations
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A radical reinterpretation of da Gama's pioneering voyages, revealing their role as a decisive turning point in the struggle between Christianity & Islam.
In 1498 a young captain sailed from Portugal, circumnavigated Africa, crossed the Indian Ocean, and discovered the sea route to the Indies and, with it, access to the fabled wealth of the East. It was the longest voyage known in history. The little ships were pushed beyond their limits,...
In 1498 a young captain sailed from Portugal, circumnavigated Africa, crossed the Indian Ocean, and discovered the sea route to the Indies and, with it, access to the fabled wealth of the East. It was the longest voyage known in history. The little ships were pushed beyond their limits,...
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"The story of an uncovered voyage as colorful and momentous as any on record for the Age of Discovery--and of the Black mariner whose stunning accomplishment has been until now lost to history. It began with a secret mission, no expenses spared. Spain, plotting to break Portugal's monopoly trade with the fabled Orient, set sail from a hidden Mexican port to cross the Pacific--and then, critically, to attempt the never-before-accomplished return, the...
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One of Library Journal's 10 Best Books of 2015Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this imposing force of nature. As the Mediterranean shaped the classical world, and the Atlantic connected Europe to the New World, the Pacific Ocean defines our tomorrow....
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Fascinated by what lies beyond the boundaries of human experience, men and women have throughout history been irresistibly drawn to venture into the unknown. Lavishly illustrated, To the Ends of the Earth charts the astonishing feats of history's most intrepid explorers. From the early voyages of the Ancient Greek mariner Colaeus, who first discovered that beyond the Mediterranean lay a far greater ocean, to the compelling tale of the race for the...
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Connu de l'Occident depuis au moins 1340, l'archipel des Canaries ne tomba définitivement sous la domination espagnole qu'en 1496. Ce livre se propose de faire découvrir les différentes étapes de cette conquête si espacée dans le temps. En chemin, le lecteur croisera la route de navigateurs venus d'Italie, des Baléares et du Portugal, de chevaliers français originaires de Normandie, et de bien d'autres personnages hauts en couleurs comme Luis...
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Dans un style journalistique factuel, presque télégraphique, Michel Paufique a voulu retracer en détails l'histoire des colonies françaises.
Michel Paufique (1923-2015), passionné d'histoire et d'architecture, a parcouru le monde toute sa vie professionnelle. Au soir de sa vie, il a cherché à retracer « une brève histoire des colonies françaises ». Dans un style journalistique factuel, presque télégraphique, il a cherché à extraire...
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La récente ouverture des Archives secrètes du Vatican éclaire d'une lumière nouvelle les événements et les personnages qui ont marqué l'histoire.
Les documents des Archives secrètes du Vatican récemment publiés jettent une lumière nouvelle sur le procès et la condamnation des Templiers. Un récit passionnant, très documenté. Des faits méconnus racontés de manière saisissante et montrant l'innocence de l'Ordre, les tentatives du pape...
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In this book, Richard W. Bulliet focuses on three major phases in the evolution of the wheel and their relationship to the needs and ambitions of human society. He begins in 4000 B.C.E. with the first wheels affixed to axles. He then follows with the innovation of wheels turning independently on their axles and concludes five thousand years later with the caster, a single rotating and pivoting wheel. Bulliet's most interesting finding is that a simple...
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Gale Researcher Guide for: Epidemiological and Environmental Consequences of Global Encounter and Exchange is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
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Originally published in 1913, this volume contains a fascinating and detailed account of Sir Robert Falcon Scott's journey to the South Pole. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 – 1912) was an explorer and officer in the British Royal Navy. He famously captained two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the 'Discovery Expedition' of 1901, and the infamous 'Terra Nova Expedition' of 1910. Offering a complete collection of Scott's diary entries from...
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There is nothing more disconcerting than someone vanishing into thin air. Unanswered questions abound and the mysteries only tend to grow. The Disappearance of Percy Fawcett and Other Famous Vanishings attempts to provide clarity and background on several individuals' unexplained departures.
While looking for his mythical Lost City of Z, Percy Fawcett vanished. Amelia Earhart did the same while circling the earth on her historic flight. Much like...
14) Empires of the Weak: The Real Story of European Expansion and the Creation of the New World Order
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J. C. Sharman is the Sir Patrick Sheehy Professor of International Relations in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of King's College. His books include The Despot's Guide to Wealth Management and International Order in Diversity. He lives in London.
How the rise of the West was a temporary exception to the predominant world order
What accounts for the rise of the state, the creation...
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Découvrez enfin tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur Magellan et le premier tour du monde en moins d'une heure!
Trois ans après avoir mis les voiles depuis Sanlúcar, en Espagne, l'expédition de Fernand de Magellan est de retour à son point de départ, achevant ainsi le premier tour du monde. En réalité, seuls 18 rescapés et un bateau débarquent sur le sol européen en ce 6 septembre 1522. Tous les autres, dont Magellan lui-même, sont morts dans...
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Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre Magallanes y la primera vuelta al mundo, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos, usted podrá:
• Entender el contexto histórico que rodea a la vida de Magallanes y que lo empujará a realizar su expedición en busca de un camino más corto para llegar a las islas de las especias
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Ferdinand Magellan in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Ferdinand Magellan. In early modern Europe, maritime exploration was hugely important as different countries vied for control of the lucrative spice trade. In 1519, the Portuguese navigator and explorer Ferdinand Magellan set sail with a small fleet in search of a new...
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