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Christopher Columbus: His Life, His Work, His Remains As Revealed By Original Printed And Manuscript Records, Together With An Essay On Peter Martyr O

Christopher Columbus: His Life, His Work, His Remains As Revealed By Original Printed And Manuscript Records, Together With An Essay On Peter Martyr O

Boyd Thacher, John

Paperback

ArtistsGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 935430849X
ISBN13: 9789354308499
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Dec 15 2020
Pages: 716
Weight: 3.59
Height: 1.43 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A meticulous rediscovery of Christopher Columbus and the first historians of America. Original evidence, exacting scholarship, renewed perspective. It restores context and voice. Boyd Thacher's volume compiles a singular historical biography collection drawn from original printed and manuscript records, paired with an essay on Peter Martyr of Anghera and the Bartolome de Las Casas works. As a manuscript records anthology, the book foregrounds primary source documents that illuminate the Christopher Columbus era and the contested realities of the Spanish colonial era, offering new angles on exploration and discovery history. Readers encounter carefully transcribed records and informed commentary that together form a bridge between archival material and readable narrative; the text privileges documentary evidence while guiding interpretation, making it both a compelling read and a firm foundation for further study. Carefully annotated and contextualised, Thacher's compilation functions as an academic research resource for age of exploration studies while remaining inviting to world history enthusiasts. The accompanying essay on Peter Martyr and on Las Casas traces how the earliest historians of America shaped accounts of contact, conquest and conscience, and shows why those voices still matter to students of early American history. Libraries and scholars will value the volume's bibliographic and historiographical usefulness; collectors and readers will recognise its appeal as literature of historical inquiry. Rich in documentary detail and tempered by scholarly judgement, it invites reflection on the motives and consequences of transatlantic encounter. For readers interested in the evolution of historical writing and the primary testimony that underpins canonical narratives, Thacher's volume stands as a vital interpretive bridge. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Accessible to casual readers and prized by classic-literature collectors alike, this edition gathers primary evidence and historical commentary into a durable companion for researchers, libraries and world history enthusiasts seeking to understand the origins and complexities of the age of exploration.

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