The Life of the Admiral Christopher Columbus: by his son Ferdinand by Benjamin K

Description: The Life of the Admiral Christopher Columbus by Benjamin Keen This revised edition (originally published in 1959) of the famous biography of Columbus by his son Ferdinand was published to coincide with the Columbus quincentenary celebrations. Benjamin Keens introduction traces the changing assessments of Columbus and his Discovery over almost five centuries. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description ""The cornerstone of the history of the American continent."" --Washington Irving This revised edition (originally published in 1959) of the famous biography of Columbus by his son Ferdinand was published to coincide with the Columbus quincentenary celebrations. Benjamin Keens introduction traces the changing assessments of Columbus and his Discovery over almost five centuries, as reflected in the writings of historians, other social scientists, novelists, and poets, and shows how these assessments were influenced by varying political, social, and intellectual conditions. Keen has also revised his translation and notes to reflect new information and viewpoints. Ferdinands book is a moving and personal document. Provoked in part by the Spanish Crowns attempts to diminish Columbuss role as discoverer, it reveals the restrained emotions of a loving son jealous of his fathers honor. Ferdinand had access to all of his fathers papers. At the age of thirteen, he accompanied Columbus on the last voyage and participated in many of the events he relates here. The narrative has the irrestible excitement of an adventure story: shipwreck, storms, and battles with mutineers or Indians. Ferdinands imaginative insight into the many-faceted personality of the discoverer and his artistry with words make this biography, as Henry Vignaud has said, ""the most important of our sources of information on the life of the discoverer of America."" Benjamin Keen is Professor Emeritus of Latin American history at Northern Illinois University. He is the author of The Aztec Image in Western Thought (Rutgers University Press) and many other books. Author Biography BENJAMIN KEEN is Professor Emeritus of Latin American history at Northern Illinois University. He is the author of The Aztec Image in Western Thought (Rutgers University Press) and many other books. Review The cornerstone of the history of the American continent." — Washington Irving Long Description "The cornerstone of the history of the American continent." --Washington Irving This revised edition (originally published in 1959) of the famous biography of Columbus by his son Ferdinand was published to coincide with the Columbus quincentenary celebrations. Benjamin Keens introduction traces the changing assessments of Columbus and his Discovery over almost five centuries, as reflected in the writings of historians, other social scientists, novelists, and poets, and shows how these assessments were influenced by varying political, social, and intellectual conditions. Keen has also revised his translation and notes to reflect new information and viewpoints. Ferdinands book is a moving and personal document. Provoked in part by the Spanish Crowns attempts to diminish Columbuss role as discoverer, it reveals the restrained emotions of a loving son jealous of his fathers honor. Ferdinand had access to all of his fathers papers. At the age of thirteen, he accompanied Columbus on the last voyage and participated in many of the events he relates here. The narrative has the irrestible excitement of an adventure story: shipwreck, storms, and battles with mutineers or Indians. Ferdinands imaginative insight into the many-faceted personality of the discoverer and his artistry with words make this biography, as Henry Vignaud has said, "the most important of our sources of information on the life of the discoverer of America." Benjamin Keen is Professor Emeritus of Latin American history at Northern Illinois University. He is the author of The Aztec Image in Western Thought (Rutgers University Press) and many other books. Description for Reader Benjamin Keen is Professor Emeritus of Latin American history at Northern Illinois University. He is the author of The Aztec Image in Western Thought (Rutgers University Press) and many other books. Details ISBN0813518016 Short Title LIFE OF THE ADMIRAL CHRISTOPHE Publisher Rutgers University Press Language English Translator Keen Benjamin ISBN-10 0813518016 ISBN-13 9780813518015 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 1992 Imprint Rutgers University Press Country of Publication United States Edition 2nd Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 400 DOI 10.1604/9780813518015 AU Release Date 1992-07-01 NZ Release Date 1992-07-01 UK Release Date 1992-07-01 Author Benjamin Keen Audience Undergraduate Publication Date 1992-07-01 Subtitle by his son Ferdinand Place of Publication New Brunswick NJ Edited by Benjamin Keen US Release Date 1992-07-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161723366;

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