Vasco da Gama: First European to Reach India by Sea (Spotlight on Explorers and Colonization)

Vasco da Gama: First European to Reach India by Sea (Spotlight on Explorers and Colonization)

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ISBN: 9781477788257
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Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was a bold and brutal adventurer who was the first European to find an all-sea route to India. Along the way, he made contact with local people in South Africa, Mozambique, and the Indian kingdom of Calicut. Though revered in his time for helping Portugal become a powerful force on the world stage, da Gama is also remembered as a controversial figure for his forceful and cruel behavior in Africa and India. This warts-and-all biography identifies da Gama's achievements while also offering an unsparing examination of the darker aspects of his life and legacy.

The human spirit of discovery has always driven explorers to forge unchartered routes to distant territories. Before the discovery of the New World, explorers from Europe, Africa, and Asia brought the culture, politics, and customs of their homes to far-away lands. These actions encouraged trade, the spread of ideas and technology, and cultural interaction and exchange. This spirit of exploration continued with the European discovery and colonization of the Americas. The biographies in this series detail the lives and deeds of the most noteworthy explorers to cross the high seas or tread new routes across continents. Each title investigates their motivations, the often negative physical and cultural effects of exploration on native peoples, and, in turn, the influence of foreign cultures on society back home. ~Amber

Primary Subject
History/Geography
Grade Start
3
Grade End
6
ISBN
9781477788257
Format
Paperback
Brand Name
Rosen Classroom
Weight
0.65 (lbs.)
Dimensions
9.5" x 7.5" x 0.25"
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