Bibliograph

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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Holy war, how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations, Nigel Cliff

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Holy war

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

703206410

Responsibility statement

Nigel Cliff

Sub title

how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations

Table Of 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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