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Cradled in the valley of the Arno, its noble architecture fitly supplementing its numerous natural charms, lies the Tuscan city of Florence, the birthplace of immortal Dante, the early home of Michael Angelo, the seat of the Florentine Medici, the scene of Savonarola's triumphs and his tragic end. Fame has come to many sons of Florence, as poets, statesmen, sculptors, painters, travellers; but perhaps none has achieved a distinction so unique, apart,...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Amerigo Vespucci in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and expeditions of Amerigo Vespucci. The 15th and 16th centuries were a key period for European naval exploration. While he was not the first man to set foot on American soil, the Florentine explorer Amerigo Vespucci was the first to realise that the landmass was...
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Amerigo Vespucci, the presumed namesake of the continents of North America and South America, is a controversial figure in the history of European exploration. The number of voyages he took to the New World is in dispute, but among his accomplishments, he found a rough method of calculating longitude, made notes on the indigenous peoples he encountered, and published theories proving that Columbus had not landed in India. This volume separates the...
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Découvrez enfin tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur Amerigo Vespucci et la découverte de l'embouchure de l'Amazone et de la baie de Rio de Janeiro en moins d'une heure !
Au cours de ses expéditions, Amerigo Vespucci, passionné par les aventures de Christophe Colomb, découvre l'embouchure de l'Amazone et la baie de Rio de Janeiro. Le premier, il émet l'hypothèse que les terres découvertes ne sont pas une partie inconnue de l'Asie, mais bien un nouveau...
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Columbus did not name the Americas. It was Amerigo Vespucci who did it. This educational book features Amerigo Vespucci as the Italian trader and explorer who first sailed to the New World in 1499. His voyages confirmed that what Columbus found was not India, but it was indeed America. Your child will surely find Amerigo Vespucci's story inspiring. Grab a copy today.
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