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The last crusade : the epic voyages of Vasco da Gama

Cliff, Nigel2011
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The first accessible, authoritative, and complete modern account of Vasco da Gamas historic and audacious attempt, in 1497, to seize the spice routes and re-conquer the Holy Land
Author:
Imprint:
London Atlantic 2011
Collation:
547 p. colour illustrations maps
Contents:
Part I. Origins: East and West -- The Holy Land -- A family war -- The ocean sea -- The end of the world -- The rivals -- Part II. Exploration: The commander -- Learning the ropes -- The Swahili coast -- Riding the monsoon -- Kidnap -- Dangers and delights -- A Venetian in Lisbon -- Part III. Crusade: The Admiral of India -- Shock and awe -- Standoff at sea -- Empire of the waves -- The King's deputy -- The crazy sea
ISBN:
9781848870185 (pbk)
Dewey class:
910.9469 LAS
Local class:
910.9469
Language:
English
BRN:
996
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
PenrithNonfiction910.9469 LASAvailable
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