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Holy War: How Vasco da Gama's Epic Voyages Turned the Tide in a Centuries-Old Clash of Civilizations
Holy War How Vasco da Gama's Epic Voyages Turned the Tide in a CenturiesOld Clash of Civilizations
Author: Nigel Cliff
A sweeping historical epic and a radical new interpretation of Vasco da Gama?s groundbreaking voyages, seen as a turning point in the struggle between Christianity and Islam In 1498 a young captain sailed from Portugal, circumnavigated Africa, crossed the Indian Ocean, and discovered the sea route to the Indies and, with it, access to the fabl...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780061735127
ISBN-10: 0061735124
Publication Date: 9/6/2011
Pages: 560
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Publisher: Harper
Book Type: Hardcover
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