This historical atlas is filled with detailed entries on the most famous events and personalities during the Age of Exploration. Comprehensive biographies of the age's famous navigators, over 200 color illustrations, detailed maps, and related timelines are all included to help the reader grasp the full context and color of the times. From Portugal to China to Jacques Cartier's journeys to the cultural meeting of 'new world' indigenous peoples and the western explorers, this is a fascinating look at a unique axis in history. 192 indexed pages, hardcover with dust jacket.
