Explorers of the Renaissance
Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2012-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781615308811 |
ISBN-13 | : 1615308814 |
Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Download or read book Explorers of the Renaissance written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The allure of far-off lands, the promise of untapped resources, and a hunger for building global empires prompted Renaissance explorers to journey into the unknown. Battling harsh seafaring conditions, disease, and any number of unknown threats to their health and safety, the individuals profiled in this volume shaped the world map, setting the stage for future voyagers along the way.