The Last Crusade: The Epic Voyages of Vasco da Gama

The Last Crusade: The Epic Voyages of Vasco Da Gama Wydawca: Harper Perennial Opis produktu The Last Crusade: The Epic Voyages of Vasco Da Gama by Nigel Cliff opens with a single, dramatic question: how did one Portuguese mariner reset the axis between East and West? Historian Nigel Cliff delivers a sweeping, revisionist exploration that places Vasco da Gama's voyages at the heart of the struggle between Christianity and Islam. Combining maritime history, the Age of Discovery, and political-religious conflict, this historical epic draws on newly discovered sailors' diaries and an extraordinary correspondence between da Gama and the Zamorin of Kerala to reveal fresh insights into 15th–16th century India and global trade. Cliff retraces da Gama's routes in vivid narrative: storm-tossed seas, tense diplomatic encounters, and the clash of empires that reshaped the history of Christianity and Islam. This book is both an exploration narrative and a rigorous work of history—ideal for readers of Expeditions & Discoveries, maritime history, and those curious about the long-term effects of the Vasco da Gama voyages on East and West relations. Who should read this book? Fans of historical biographies, Age of Discovery studies, and readers interested in India’s 1469–1524 period, religious encounters, and primary-source driven accounts will find this indispensable. If you search for "Vasco da Gama voyages", "da Gama sailors' diaries", or "history of Christianity and Islam in India", this book answers those long-tail queries with authoritative storytelling. Compelling, well-researched, and richly detailed, The Last Crusade is a must-read for anyone seeking the full story behind one of history’s turning points. Buy the English book today and explore da Gama's world anew. Specyfikacja SKU: PEEA013798495 EAN: 9780061735134 Waga: 467 g Author: Cliff, Nigel Binding: Paperback Pages: 560 Publication Year: 2012 BISAC Category 1: HIS051000 BISAC Category 2: HIS045000 BISAC Category 3: HIS017000