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Quest for Glory
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Series: The Magellan Chronicles, Book 1
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ISBN10: 1957612010
ISBN13: 9781957612010
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Jan 25 2022
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781957612010
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Jan 25 2022
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Biographical Novel Series of Ferdinand Magellan - Quest for Glory (Book 1) In late 1504, a young Ferdinand Magellan encounters Vasco Da Gama and Amerigo Vespucci in Lisbon. Inspired by their devotion to exploration, he enlists in the 7th Armada to the Indies. But to be accepted into the fleet, Magellan must overcome the personal hostility of King Manuel and prove himself to be a capable navigator, worthy of service to the crown.
The Portuguese' new shipping route around the horn of Africa, has disrupted the lucrative spice trade monopoly enjoyed by Islamic powers. The Sultan of Egypt has sent a letter to the Pope demanding an immediate halt to all Portuguese trade in the Indies. If not, all Christians in his domain will be put to death, all churches leveled, and even the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem destroyed. After 500 years of Islamic domination in their own lands, the Portuguese have refused to submit, igniting a new holy war.
In response, King Manuel has ordered the 7th armada to establish a fortified base along the coast of Tanzania and proceed east to appoint Viceroy Almeida as Governor in Cochin, India. Along the way, Magellan and his company will be tasked with negotiating a trade alliance with Viceroy Tumar in Senegal, navigating past the dreaded Cape in perilous storms and frigid winter conditions, subduing hostile forces in Mombasa, and upon arrival to India, fighting in the great naval battle of Cannanore.
In response, King Manuel has ordered the 7th armada to establish a fortified base along the coast of Tanzania and proceed east to appoint Viceroy Almeida as Governor in Cochin, India. Along the way, Magellan and his company will be tasked with negotiating a trade alliance with Viceroy Tumar in Senegal, navigating past the dreaded Cape in perilous storms and frigid winter conditions, subduing hostile forces in Mombasa, and upon arrival to India, fighting in the great naval battle of Cannanore.
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