Explorers Series -- Da Gama and Other Portuguese Explorers

Author: (USA) Stiefel, translated by Lü Zhishi and others
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Publishing Date: 1998-01-01
Features: In the 1920s of the 15th century, Portuguese people began to sail along the mysterious west coast of Africa. Under the encouragement of Prince Henry and his successors, they continuously advanced southward, toward the unknown continent and seas. In 1588, da Gama completed the historic voyage from Portugal to India. His voyage brought Portuguese maritime exploration to its climax, realizing the dream of Europeans for centuries to reach the spice-rich East. It was also a magnificent feat in the history of world navigation and had a profound impact on the course of world history.