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Christopher Columbus: The Grand Design Prose Books by Paolo Emilio Taviani.

Synopsis

Title: Christopher Columbus: The Grand Design
Author/Publisher: Paolo Emilio Taviani (Orbis)
Publication Year: 1985
Format: Hardcover, Illustrated, with Dust Jacket

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.

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