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Life Story of Vasco da Gama

IC Chako

Casa editrice: Publishdrive

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This book revives the life and legacy of Vasco da Gama, not as a line on a map but as a vivid human story of ambition, courage, and complexity. A minor noble turned pioneering navigator, Vasco stitched Europe to Asia by sea in the late 15th century, launching the age of global maritime trade. Rather than just glorify his route to India, the book immerses readers in the storms, politics, alliances, betrayals, and human toll behind each journey. From scurvy-stricken voyages to brutal battles and fragile diplomacy, it exposes both triumphs and transgressions. The narrative blends rigorous history with evocative storytelling, drawing on archival records, navigational manuals, and cross-cultural accounts. It places da Gama’s voyages within the broader arc of globalization and empire-building. By exploring the man behind the myth, it invites readers to reflect on how character, ambition, and technology have long shaped our interconnected world—and what lessons endure from that era today.
Disponibile da: 30/04/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 130 pagine.

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