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Cliff, Nigel.
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Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524.
Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524 -- Influence.
East and West.
Christianity and other religions -- Islam -- History -- 16th century.
Islam -- Relations -- Christianity -- History -- 16th century.
Africa -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese.
India -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese.
Africa -- Discovery and exploration -- Religious aspects.
India -- Discovery and exploration -- Religious aspects.
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Holy war : how Vasco...
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Holy war : how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations / Nigel Cliff.
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Cliff, Nigel.
New York : Harper, c2011.
Subjects
Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524.
Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524 -- Influence.
East and West.
Christianity and other religions -- Islam -- History -- 16th century.
Islam -- Relations -- Christianity -- History -- 16th century.
Africa -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese.
India -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese.
Africa -- Discovery and exploration -- Religious aspects.
India -- Discovery and exploration -- Religious aspects.
ISBN:
9780061735127 (hardcover)
0061735124 (hardcover)
Description:
x, 547 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.
Edition:
1st ed.
Contents:
Origins. East and West ; The Holy Land ; A family war ; The ocean sea ; The end of the world ; The rivals -- Exploration. The commander ; Learning the ropes ; The Swahili coast ; Riding the monsoon ; Kidnap ; Dangers and delights ; A Venetian in Lisbon -- Crusade. The Admiral of India ; Shock and awe ; Standoff at sea ; Empire of the Waves ; The King's Deputy ; The crazy sea.
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A new interpretation of Vasco da Gama's revolutionary voyages, which were seen as a turning point in the struggle between Christianity and Islam, explores the tragic collision of cultures resulting from his journeys to the Indies.
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Kapolei Public Library
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