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Available
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Description
Presents a narrative of the world in which Christopher Columbus and his sons lived covering a period of time from 1451 to 1539; and features stories of Prince Henry the Navigator, Ivan III of Russia, Gutenberg, Queen Isabella, Leonardo da Vinci, Mohammed II, and the African ruler Nomi Mansa.
Publication
Beautiful Feet Books (1998), 406 pages
Series
Pages
406
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ISBN
0964380382 / 9780964380387
Collection
Awards
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1965
Physical description
406 p.; 10 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member Hamburgerclan
Another volume of Ms. Foster's World of series, this book is an illustrated look at world history from 1451 to 1522. I did not find it as enjoyable as Augustus Caesar's World, but I think that's due to the fact that European history in that era is far from enjoyable. The majority of the movers and
--J.
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shakers of the era come across as scoundrels. And the focus of this volume is on Europe. Unlike, Augustus Caesar's World, very few non-European lands or events are covered. The great Aztec empire of the time is only mentioned in one sentence--the one that says part of its wealth is being sent back to Spain by Cortes. But despite those flaws, it's still a book worth checking out.--J.
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LCC
CB367.F67