Amerigo

The Man Who Gave His Name to America

Autor*innen

• Felipe Fernández-Armesto

Parameter

• 272 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Autobiografien und Memoiren
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft

Mehr zum Buch

The narrative explores the vibrant life of Amerigo Vespucci, portraying him as a charismatic figure intertwined with historical giants like Christopher Columbus. Known for his adventurous spirit and tumultuous failures, Vespucci's journey takes readers from Renaissance Florence to the Spanish court and across the Atlantic to the New World. The book combines rich historical insights with captivating anecdotes, offering a deep understanding of Vespucci's impact and the era's exploration.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback