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The Book of Discoveries: 3000 Years of World History

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Highlights

Ray Howgego's Book of Discoveries offers a fascinating journey through the history of geographical exploration from antiquity to the modern era.

  • Comprehensive overview of 150 influential voyages of discovery spanning over 3,000 years
  • Chronological presentation of important pioneers such as Marco Polo, Ferdinand Magellan, and Charles Darwin
  • In-depth historical analysis of the expeditions, including the explorers' motivations and the harsh living conditions they faced
  • Richly illustrated with approximately 170 contemporary maps, paintings, and photographs across 360 pages
  • High-quality production in a generous 25.0 x 29.0 cm format with a hardback dust jacket
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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The Book of Discoveries: 3000 Years of World History
The Book of Discoveries: 3000 Years of World History
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Questions about the product The Book of Discoveries: 3000 Years of World History

How many pages does the book have and for which age group is it recommended?

Ray Howgego's Book of Discoveries comprises 448 pages and is recommended for readers aged 12 and over.
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The Book of Discoveries covers a wide range of historical expeditions spanning three millennia, from the Phoenician voyages of antiquity to modern explorations of space and the deep sea. It focuses on important explorers such as Leif Eriksson, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan, and their journeys to the Americas, India, and the first circumnavigation of the globe. The book also explores the adventures of great naturalists like Alexander von Humboldt in South America, polar expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, and research voyages through Africa and North America.
Which famous seafarers and explorers are presented in the book, and does it also address the darker aspects of colonization?

The book presents important seafarers such as Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan. It not only illuminates their voyages of discovery but also critically examines the dark side of colonization and its resulting global consequences.
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Modern technologies such as satellites and submersibles make it possible to explore hard-to-reach areas of the Earth with a precision that was previously unimaginable. While satellites from space provide high-resolution images of the Earth's surface, monitor global climate change, and map even the deepest rainforests or the poles on a large scale, manned and unmanned submersibles penetrate the deep sea. These technologies serve to fill in the last blank spots on the map, document ecological changes in real time, and better understand the internal structure and oceans of our planet.