The huge expansion in trade and the acquisition of vast empires that characterize this period of European history would set the pattern for at least the next two centuries. Fritze begins with a portrait of medieval Europe, its economy, its geography, and the developments in naval architecture that made the great voyages possible. Next, he narrates the travels of Henry the Navigator, Columbus, da Gama, and Cabot. He contrasts the establishment of the Portuguese spice empires in Asia with the simultaneous rise of the Mogul Empire, and he details as well the opening up of both South and North America.
The culmination of these exploration efforts was the successful circumnavigation of the earth by Magellan and the opening of viable Pacific trade routes. A concluding chapter details the impact of European expansion, its effect on the European worldview and economy, and challenges to the Spanish and Portuguese from the Dutch, English, and French. Fully illustrated, this study captures the excitement of the era, while at the same time providing the latest scholarship in an accessible form.

New Worlds: The Great Voyages of Discovery 1400-1600

Fritze, Ronald H.

Travel

Praeger Pub Text

The only historical dictionary that focuses on sixteenth-century England, this reference work offers nearly 300 articles on the age of the English Tudors. The England of Shakespeare, Henry VIII, and Elizabeth I is one of the most popular periods of British history. Ronald H. Fritze and his associate editors have identified the political, military, religious, social, and economic issues that were crucial to the era, and have compiled articles, a chronology and suggestions for further reading on each topic.Sixty Tudor England specialists contributed to the nearly 300 entries, each of which includes an appendix with a chronology and a selected bibliography for further reading. The entries, ranging from 250-2000 words each, discuss people, events, laws, institutions and special topics such as exploration. They are written to be understood by the educated non-specialist. The primary focus is on England, but a number of articles on Scottish and Irish history have been included when they relate to England. This work is valuable to students, scholars and anyone interested in sixteenth century England, English Renaissance literature, or history.

Historical Dictionary of Tudor England, 1485-1603 (Archives)

History

Europe

Greenwood

A ready reference for general readers, undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and scholars, this volume contains 320 entries by 80 experts, covering a broad range of topics, plus a lengthy chronology and extensive bibliography. The entries are based on current scholarship and are followed by pertinent references. Among the items included are biographies of kings and queens, ministers, opposition leaders, ecclesiastics, and literary figures; entries on the army, navy, courts, and other institutions; local government and officials; important court cases and documents, such as the Great Contract, Petition of Right, and Bill of Rights; and controversial examples of the Royal prerogative, such as the dispensing and suspending of powers.
The volume also covers the Civil Wars, Glorious Revolution, and other rebellions; the Dutch, French, and Spanish Wars; and diplomatic events. Anglicanism, Puritanism, and other religious topics are included as well as political groups, such as the Cavaliers and Roundheads, and radicals like the Diggers and Fifth Monarchists. Social and economic topics include agriculture, mercantilism, poor laws, population, and taxation. The dictionary also covers cultural topics, conceptual topics such as divine right, and topics on women. Although the book focuses on England, it also includes entries on Ireland, Scotland, and Wales and topics relating to those areas.

Historical Dictionary of Stuart England, 1603-1689:

Robison, William B.

Paperback: 267 pages Publisher: Longman (February 14, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 0673384039 ISBN-13: 978-0673384034 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

Reflections on Civilization, Volume I: Prehistory to 1600

Olson, James S.

Roberts, Randy W.

World

Longman

Great condition. Used for one semester. Actually hardly used. :)

Reflections on Western Civilization: A Reader : 1600 to the Present: 2

Fritze, Ronald H., Olson, James Stuart, Roberts, Randy W., Ph.D.

Reflections on World Civilization: A Reader : Prehistory to 1600

Olson, James Stuart

Roberts, Randy W., Ph.D.

HarperCollins College Publishers

This is a narrative history of the great voyages of discovery. The author starts his survey with a portrait of medieval Europe, its economy, its geography and the developments in naval architecture and design that made the great voyages possible. From there, he goes on to consider in detail the voyages of Henry the Navigator, Columbus, da Gama, Cabot; the Portuguese spice empire in Asia (which is contrasted with the simultaneous rise of the Mogul Empire) and the opening up of both South and North America. The culmination of these navigational efforts was the circumnavigation of the earth by Magellan and the opening up of successful Pacific trade routes. A final chapter considers the impact of European expansion, its effect on the European world view and economy and the challenges to the Spanish and Portuguese from the Dutch, English and French.

The History Press

Reference Sources in History: An Introductory Guide

Coutts, Brian E.

Vyhnanek, Louis A.

ABC-Clio, Inc.

Provides over 200 entries which discuss food, legends, folklore, theories, explorers, visitors, immigrants, places, events, and concepts

Legend and Lore of the Americas Before 1492: An Encyclopedia of Visitors, Explorers, and Immigrants

Americas

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New Worlds: The Great Voyages of Discovery 1400-1600

Historical Dictionary of Tudor England, 1485-1603 (Archives)

Historical Dictionary of Stuart England, 1603-1689:

Reflections on Civilization, Volume I: Prehistory to 1600

Reflections on Western Civilization: A Reader : 1600 to the Present: 2

Reflections on World Civilization: A Reader : Prehistory to 1600

New Worlds: The Great Voyages of Discovery 1400-1600

Reference Sources in History: An Introductory Guide

Legend and Lore of the Americas Before 1492: An Encyclopedia of Visitors, Explorers, and Immigrants

Reference Sources in History: An Introductory Guide