The Legacy Of Christopher Columbus
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Author | : Elise Bartosik-Velez |
Publisher | : Vanderbilt University Press |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2021-04-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0826503489 |
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Why is the capital of the United States named in part after Christopher Columbus, a Genoese explorer commissioned by Spain who never set foot on what would become the nation's mainland? Why did Spanish American nationalists in 1819 name a new independent republic "Colombia," after Columbus, the first representative of the empire from which they had recently broken free? These are only two of the introductory questions explored in The Legacy of Christopher Columbus in the Americas, a fundamental recasting of Columbus as an eminently powerful tool in imperial constructs. Bartosik-Velez seeks to explain the meaning of Christopher Columbus throughout the so-called New World, first in the British American colonies and the United States, as well as in Spanish America, during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. She argues that during the pre- and post-revolutionary periods, New World societies commonly imagined themselves as legitimate and powerful independent political entities by comparing themselves to the classical empires of Greece and Rome. Columbus, who had been construed as a figure of empire for centuries, fit perfectly into that framework. By adopting him as a national symbol, New World nationalists appeal to Old World notions of empire.
Author | : Otto Schoenrich |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 1949 |
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Author | : Washington Irving |
Publisher | : New York : G. & C. Carvill |
Total Pages | : 612 |
Release | : 1828 |
Genre | : America |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Christopher Columbus |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 1893 |
Genre | : America |
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Author | : Christopher Columbus |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2024-01-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
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To these days, the best authorities agree that the children and the grown people of the world have never been mistaken when they have said: "America was discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, a native of Genoa". But what do we really know about the man behind this name, the life behind the myth? Discover the man that experienced incredible adventures, the man with ferocious drive, but still a man of flesh and blood whose life story, spirit and destiny will move you in a way you didn't expect. Contents: Early Life of Columbus: Birth and Birth Place Early Education Experience at Sea Marriage and Residence in Lisbon Plans for the Discovery of a Westward Passage to the Indies Columbus Leaves Lisbon, and Visits Genoa Visits Great Spanish Dukes Six Years at the Court of Ferdinand and Isabella The Council of Salamanca Petition at Last Granted—squadron The Great Voyage: The Squadron Sails Refits at Canary Islands Hopes and Fears of the Voyage The Doubts of the Crew Land Discovered The Landing on the Twelfth of October The Natives and Their Neighbors Search for Gold Cuba Discovered Columbus Coasts Along Its Shores Landing on Cuba The Cigar and Tobacco Cipango and the Great Khan Cuba to Haiti Shores and Harbors Discovery of Haiti or Hispaniola Hospitality and Intelligence of the Natives A Shipwreck Colony to Be Founded Columbus Sails East and Meets Martin Pinzon The Two Vessels Return to Europe The Azores and Portugal Columbus Is Called to Meet the King and Queen His Magnificent Reception Negotiations With the Pope and With the King of Portugal The Second Expedition Sails From Cadiz Touches at Canary Islands Discovery of Dominica and Guadeloupe Skirmishes With the Caribs Porto Rico Discovered Hispaniola The Fate of the Colony at La Navidad The New Colony Guacanagari Mutiny in the Colony Collection of Gold Fortress of St. Thomas A New Voyage of Discovery Jamaica Visited The South Shore of Cuba Explored Letter to the King and Queen Discovery of Trinidad ...
Author | : William D. Phillips |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780521446525 |
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When Columbus was born in the mid-fifteenth century, Europe was largely isolated from the rest of the Old World - Africa and Asia - and ignorant of the existence of the world of the Western Hemisphere. The voyages of Christopher Columbus opened a period of European exploration and empire building that breached the boundaries of those isolated worlds and changed the course of human history. This book describes the life and times of Christopher Columbus on the 500th aniversary of his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Since ancient times, Europeans had dreamed of discovering new routes to the untold riches of Asia and the Far East, what set Columbus apart from these explorers was his single-minded dedication to finding official support to make that dream a reality. More than a simple description of the man, this new book places Columbus in a very broad context of European and world history. Columbus's story is not just the story of one man's rise and fall. Seen in its broader context, his life becomes a prism reflecting the broad range of human experience for the past five hundred years. Respected historians of medieval Spain and early America, the authors examine Columbus's quest for funds, first in Portugal and then in Spain, where he finally won royal backing for his scheme. Through his successful voyage in 1492 and three subsequent journeys to the new world Columbus reached the pinnacle of fame and wealth, and yet he eventually lost royal support through his own failings. William and Carla Rahn Phillips discuss the reasons for this fall and describe the empire created by the Spaniards in the lands across the ocean, even though neither they, nor anyone else in Europe, know precisely where or what those lands were. In examining the birth of a new world, this book reveals much about the times that produced these intrepid explorers.
Author | : Christopher Columbus |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2023-11-30 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
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In 'The Life of Christopher Columbus,' readers are presented with an articulate and carefully curated anthology that explores the multiple facets of one of historys most pivotal explorers. This collection stands out for its adept blending of literary stylesranging from firsthand diary entries to analytical essays. The anthology contextualizes Columbus's adventures within the broader scope of world history, simultaneously showcasing the diversity of perspectives on his legacy. By including narratives from both Columbus himself and the insightful historical analysis by Edward Everett Hale, the collection presents a nuanced dialogue between the explorer's own voice and the interpretations of historians. The contributing authors bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds, united by their fascination with the Age of Discovery. Christopher Columbus's writings provide an unfiltered glimpse into the mind of the explorer, while Edward Everett Hale, a notable figure in American literature and history, offers a critical lens through which Columbuss journeys are examined. Their combined efforts illuminate the complexities of colonial expansion and its aftermath, positioning this anthology at the confluence of biography, history, and critical analysis. 'The Life of Christopher Columbus' is a must-read for those eager to delve into the depths of history through the lens of its key figures. This anthology provides an exceptional opportunity to engage with the controversies, achievements, and enduring questions surrounding Columbus's legacy. It speaks not just to history enthusiasts but to any reader seeking to understand the multifaceted narratives that have shaped our interpretation of the past. This collection promises education, enlightenment, and a profound exploration of one of history's most debated personalities.
Author | : Kirkpatrick Sale |
Publisher | : Knopf Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
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Analysis of Columbus and his discovery of the New World and how it changed the distribution and mixture of life-forms and cultures.
Author | : John Noble Wilford |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
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Was Christopher Columbus a visionary or an opportunist, a rapacious colonist or a Christian mystic? The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Mapmakers gives us a truly judicious portrait of the great navigator--one that is as much about the accretion of the Columbus mythos as it is an absorbing account of his life and character.
Author | : Mildred Stapley Byne |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 141 |
Release | : 2022-09-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Christopher Columbus" by Mildred Stapley Byne. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.