Author: Eric AxelsonPublisher: UC Biblioteca Geral 1
ISBN:
Category : Discoveries in geography
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The Dias Voyage, 1487-1488
Author: Eric AxelsonPublisher: UC Biblioteca Geral 1
ISBN:
Category : Discoveries in geography
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The Dias Voyage, 1487-1488
Author: Eric AxelsonThe Voyages of Diogo Cão and Bartholomeu Dias, 1482-88
Author: Ernst Georg RavensteinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Discoveries in geography
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Routledge Revivals: Medieval Iberia (2003)
Author: E Michael GerliPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351665782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 951
Book Description
First published in 2003, Medieval Iberia: An Encyclopedia, is the first comprehensive reference to the vital world of medieval Spain. This unique volume focuses on the Iberian kingdoms from the fall of the Roman Empire to the aftermath of the Reconquista and encompass topics of key relevance to medieval Iberia, including people, events, works, and institutions, as well as interdisciplinary coverage of literature, language, history, arts, folklore, religion, and science. It also provides in-depth discussions of the rich contributions of Muslim and Jewish cultures, and offers useful insights into their interactions with Catholic Spain. With nearly 1,000 signed A-Z entries and written by renowned specialists in the field, this comprehensive work is an invaluable tool for students, scholars, and general readers alike.
Bartolomeu Dias
Author: Ernst Georg RavensteinPublisher:
ISBN: 9781906421038
Category : Discoveries in geography
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
The biography of Bartolomeu Dias (Bartholomeu Dias, Bartholomew Diaz) (c1450-1500), the Portuguese explorer who was the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa.His discovery, which he described to his king in the presence of Christopher Columbus, opened up the sea route around Africa to India and the rest of Asia.On his return, Bartolomeu Dias could have been considered the world's greatest discoverer. However, his discoveries did not cease there. Bartolomeu Dias was to take part in more important voyages of discovery than any other explorer.Bartolomeu Dias finally captained a ship in the fleet of Pedro Cabral, which was one of the largest fleets that had ever sailed the Atlantic. It included the discovery of Brazil as one of its achievements. It was the longest voyage in history up to that time, and one of the greatest and most influential voyages of discovery ever made.On passing the site of his discovery of the southern route around Africa Bartolomeu Dias had taken "leave of it as from a beloved son whom he never expected to see again". However, Bartolomeu Dias did return to the site of his greatest discovery, which unfortunately became the site of his greatest tragedy.
History of Africa South of the Zambesi from the Settlement of the Portuguese at Sofala in September 1505 to the Conquest of this Cape Colony
Author: George McCall ThealPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Willem Adriaan Van Der Stel
Author: George McCall ThealPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, Southern
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Studia
Author: Renaissance
Author: Linda J. LarsenPublisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 1557345805
Category : Language arts
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Includes activities based on: The renaissance by Tim Wood, The high voyage: the final crossing of Christopher Columbus by Olga Litowinsky, and Bard of Avon: the story of William Shakespeare by Diane Stanley and Pter Vennema.
Culture and Customs of Namibia
Author: Anene EjikemePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
This book provides an overview of the history, culture, and society of Namibia, a country on which little information in English exists. Namibia is a sizeable and significant country in southern Africa that is little known to the outside world. A vast country of startling beauty with a storied history, including one of the world's worst genocides and a war of independence that lasted nearly a quarter century, this "land between two deserts" is a fascinating result of its African, German, and English influences. Culture and Customs of Namibia is one of very few English language works written about Namibia's history, culture, and society. The book reveals details about Namibian daily life, gender relations, modern youth culture, and the influence of traditional cultures that allow readers to appreciate this country's unique character. A section on tourism explains how Namibia—an extremely arid country with an immense number and diversity of wildlife—is on the cutting edge of ecotourism.