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The narrative explores Columbus's transformative 1492 voyage to the Americas, a pivotal event in history that led to the conquest of a 'New World.' It presents Columbus as a complex character, oscillating between awe and paranoia, while mistakenly believing he had reached Asia. His interactions with officers reveal tensions, and his dual motivations of spreading Christianity and seeking gold highlight his contradictions. Ultimately, the accounts showcase Columbus as a visionary explorer whose achievements were marred by personal flaws and conflicting ambitions.
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The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus, Christopher Columbus
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Columbus
- Publisher
- www.snowballpublishing.com
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 324
- ISBN13
- 9781607966173
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The narrative explores Columbus's transformative 1492 voyage to the Americas, a pivotal event in history that led to the conquest of a 'New World.' It presents Columbus as a complex character, oscillating between awe and paranoia, while mistakenly believing he had reached Asia. His interactions with officers reveal tensions, and his dual motivations of spreading Christianity and seeking gold highlight his contradictions. Ultimately, the accounts showcase Columbus as a visionary explorer whose achievements were marred by personal flaws and conflicting ambitions.