A Century Of Discovery Biographical Sketches Of The Portuguese And Spanish Navigators From Prince Henry To Pizarro

""A Century of Discovery: Biographical Sketches of the Portuguese and Spanish Navigators from Prince Henry to Pizarro"" is a book written by Theodor Vogel that explores the lives of the most prominent explorers from Portugal and Spain during the Age of Discovery. The book covers the period from the early 15th century, when Prince Henry the Navigator began his expeditions along the West African coast, to the mid-16th century, when Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire in South America.The book is organized into chapters dedicated to each explorer, providing a comprehensive overview of their lives, achievements, and discoveries. The explorers featured in the book include Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Hern�����n Cort�����s, and many others. The book also discusses the political and economic context of the time, including the rivalry between Portugal and Spain for control of the spice trade and the colonization of the New World.Overall, ""A Century of Discovery"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most important figures in the history of exploration and their impact on the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Age of Discovery and the early history of European exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.