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Christopher Columbus: The Grand Design by Paolo Emilio Taviani, Exploration
By Paolo Emilio Taviani
1985 • Hardcover • Orbis
Description
Title: Christopher Columbus: The Grand Design
Author/Publisher: Paolo Emilio Taviani (Orbis)
Publication Year: 1985
Format: Hardcover, Illustrated, with Dust Jacket
Synopsis
This 1985 first English edition presents a comprehensive non-fiction biography of Christopher Columbus by the esteemed Paolo Emilio Taviani, a recognised scholar in the field.
Delving into the realm of exploration, the book meticulously unpacks Columbus's audacious 'Grand Design,' offering readers a profound insight into the motivations, planning, and historical implications of his groundbreaking voyages.
- The Vision of Columbus: The book meticulously reconstructs Columbus's strategic vision, examining the intellectual and navigational principles that underpinned his daring westward expedition across the Atlantic.
- A Detailed Historical Account: As a seminal work in the biography of exploration, Taviani's scholarship offers a detailed and authoritative narrative of Columbus's life and the profound impact of his discoveries.
- Visualising the Journey: Enhanced by illustrations, the volume provides visual context to the age of discovery, likely featuring maps, portraits, and depictions relevant to Columbus's era and voyages.
As a first English edition of a key work on Christopher Columbus, this volume is an essential addition for collectors of historical biographies, narratives of exploration, or those seeking a deep understanding of one of history's most transformative figures.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Orbis |
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Not Specified |
| Genre | Biographies & True Stories |
| Topic | Exploration |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 1st English Edition |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Illustrated, Dust Jacket |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | Yes |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | Christopher Columbus: The Grand Design |
| Item Weight | 790 g |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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