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Beazley, C. Raymond (Charles Raymond), 1868-1955 |
| Title |
Prince Henry the Navigator, the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery, 1394-1460 A.D.
With an Account of Geographical Progress Throughout the Middle Ages As the Preparation for His Work.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Prince Henry the Navigator, the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery" by C. Raymond Beazley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book centers on Prince Henry of Portugal, who is often credited with advancing the Age of Discovery through his support of exploration along the African coast. It also explores the broader context of medieval geographical knowledge and the role of Christian Europe in the development of navigation. The opening of the work presents a detailed preface that highlights its dual focus: it aims to recount both the life of Prince Henry and the progression of geographical understanding leading up to his era. It emphasizes the historical narrative of exploration as a thread through Christian Europe, illustrating how Prince Henry’s pursuits represent a significant turning point in this ongoing saga. The text stresses Henry's remarkable contributions to maritime exploration while setting the stage for the transformation of European awareness and knowledge of the wider world, particularly through the advancement of maritime navigation techniques that would define later periods of exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Discoveries in geography
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| Subject |
Geography, Medieval
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| Subject |
Henry, Infante of Portugal, 1394-1460
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| Subject |
Explorers -- Portugal -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18757 |
| Release Date |
Jul 4, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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