Amerigo Vespucci : The Man Who Gave America Its Name.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

50MINUTES.

Series:

History

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Explorers--Italy.

Explorers.

Cartography--History.

Cartography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (39 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cork : Lemaitre Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

This book explores the life and expeditions of Amerigo Vespucci, a key figure in the age of exploration, whose voyages led to the recognition of the Americas as separate continents. Born in 1454 in Florence, Italy, Vespucci was connected to the influential Medici family and became a prominent navigator and cartographer. His expeditions to Central and South America, under Spanish and Portuguese flags, were significant in the exploration of the New World. The book delves into Vespucci's legacy, the political and cultural milieu of the Florentine Renaissance, and the controversies surrounding his achievements, including the claim that he usurped Christopher Columbus's role in the discovery of the New World. The narrative also examines the impact of Vespucci's explorations on cartography and navigation, highlighting his lasting influence on the naming of the Americas. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Amerigo Vespucci

Key information

Introduction

Biography

Friends in high places

An encounter that would change his life

Political, social and economic context

The Florentine Renaissance

The Spanish Reconquista

A desire to conquer the world

Amerigo Vespucci's expeditions

Departure conditions

First voyage (May 1497-October 1498)

Second voyage (May 1499-September 1500)

Third voyage (May 1501-September 1502)

Impact

Vespucci's legacy

A name for posterity

Amerigo Vespucci, usurper

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ISBN:

9782806289568

2806289564

OCLC:

975223972