Great Discoveries of the Late Middle Ages: Magellan
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Great Discoveries of the Late Middle Ages: Magellan
14.99 €
The name of the navigator Ferdinand Magellan is forever etched in history for his first circumnavigation of the globe from 1519 to 1522. This expedition made him famous, but he was not destined to return alive. A strait, birds, galaxies, craters, and scientific prizes are named in his honor; his heroic image has become a symbol of the Great Geographical Discoveries, alongside those of Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Amerigo Vespucci. However, this fearless man's record of failures is no less numerous than his achievements: most of his ships were lost, his subordinates perished or were marooned, and his ambitions were dashed. Those who admire Magellan and his achievements often lack the true identity.
A book by British history professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto explores the history of this extremely difficult and dangerous voyage, which ultimately proved a failure but played a crucial role in the development of science. and the intrepid navigator who commanded the expedition. The author debunks the myths surrounding this voyage and reveals Magellan in all his complexities—not just as a hero, but as a man with his own strengths and weaknesses. This book is being published in Russian in two series, titled "Magellan: Great Discoveries of the Late Middle Ages" (the "Persona" series) and "Great Discoveries of the Late Middle Ages: Magellan" (the "Historical Interest" series).
A book by British history professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto explores the history of this extremely difficult and dangerous voyage, which ultimately proved a failure but played a crucial role in the development of science. and the intrepid navigator who commanded the expedition. The author debunks the myths surrounding this voyage and reveals Magellan in all his complexities—not just as a hero, but as a man with his own strengths and weaknesses. This book is being published in Russian in two series, titled "Magellan: Great Discoveries of the Late Middle Ages" (the "Persona" series) and "Great Discoveries of the Late Middle Ages: Magellan" (the "Historical Interest" series).
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