Travel Narratives from the Age of Discovery: Anthology VG+, by Peter C. Mancall
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"Travel Narratives from the Age of Discovery: An Anthology," edited by Peter C. Mancall, is a captivating collection that captures the essence of the exploration era during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. This anthology features significant travel accounts from a diverse range of authors, including Europeans and non-Europeans, offering a global perspective on the voyages that shaped our understanding of the world. Highlights include narratives from Christopher Columbus, the Mughal Emperor Babur, and the Chinese chronicler Ma Huan. The anthology not only enriches our knowledge of distant lands—from Brazil to India—but also reveals the biases of the observers. Enhanced by rare images from period printed books, this collection is an."
Very mild shelfwear.
Oxford University Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0195155963
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"Travel Narratives from the Age of Discovery: An Anthology," edited by Peter C. Mancall, is a captivating collection that captures the essence of the exploration era during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. This anthology features significant travel accounts from a diverse range of authors, including Europeans and non-Europeans, offering a global perspective on the voyages that shaped our understanding of the world. Highlights include narratives from Christopher Columbus, the Mughal Emperor Babur, and the Chinese chronicler Ma Huan. The anthology not only enriches our knowledge of distant lands—from Brazil to India—but also reveals the biases of the observers. Enhanced by rare images from period printed books, this collection is an."
Very mild shelfwear.
Oxford University Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0195155963
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