{"product_id":"9788490075531","title":"Life of Christopher Columbus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLife of Christopher Columbus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a fundamental portrait of the Genoese admiral through the pen of one of his most important chroniclers. Bartolomé de las Casas, a Dominican friar and defender of the indigenous people, reconstructs the life and exploits of Christopher Columbus based on first-hand documents: journals, letters, and official writings. The reader will find an exciting account that not only narrates the voyages and discoveries, but also contextualizes the figure of the navigator within the complex scenario of the conquest of the Americas. It is a primary historical source for understanding the origins of the encounter between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartolomé de las Casas, despite never having met Christopher Columbus personally, became one of his most authoritative biographers. This book collects the results of his exhaustive research, carried out thanks to the privileged access he had to the admiral's personal documents. The narrative spans from Columbus's origins to his death in Valladolid in 1506, covering his four voyages to the New World. De las Casas does not merely recount events, but offers a critical and documented vision, analyzing the discoverer's motivations, achievements, and difficulties. The work thus becomes an indispensable testimony for historians and for any reader interested in unraveling the true dimension of Columbus and his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical biography of Christopher Columbus based on primary sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe voyages of discovery and exploration of the New World.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe political and social context of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between the discovery and the subsequent colonization of the Americas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe chronicler's work as an interpreter and preserver of historical memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at history students and teachers, fans of travel and discovery literature, and any reader interested in knowing the figure of Christopher Columbus from a rigorous and documented perspective. It is especially valuable for those seeking primary sources and first-hand accounts of the beginnings of the European presence in the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to one of the earliest and most complete biographies of Columbus, written by a contemporary with access to his documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and nuanced view of the admiral, removed from hagiographies or simplifying myths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep understanding of the historical context surrounding the Columbian voyages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique testimony regarding the vision of a Dominican friar who was a direct witness to the early years of colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de las Casas, Bartolomé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 290\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the \"Life of Christopher Columbus\" by Bartolomé de las Casas is an essential tool for any library of American history. Its value lies in the authority of its author, who knew how to combine direct testimony with the rigor of a researcher. The work does not just narrate, but interprets, offering the reader a solid foundation to form their own judgment on one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in universal history. It is, without a doubt, an enriching read for those who wish to go beyond conventional accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406175002971,"sku":"9788490075531","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007553.jpg?v=1781835362","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490075531","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}