The Last Crusade: The Epic Voyages of Vasco Da Gama

by Nigel Cliff

Book Overview

HistorianNigel Cliff delivers a sweeping, radical reinterpretation of Vasco da Gama'spioneering voyages, revealing their significance as a decisive turning point inthe struggle between Christianity and Islam--a series of events which foreveraltered the relationship between East and West. Perfect for readers of Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage, Galileo'sDaughter, and Atlantic, this first-ever completeaccount of da Gama's voyages includes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061735132
• ISBN13: 9780061735134
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 8.3"