James Alexander Robertson Bücher

Endlich wieder lieferbar! Die überarbeitete Neuauflage von Pigafettas „Die erste Reise um die Erde“ in der Reihe „Alte abenteuerliche Reiseberichte“ dokumentiert die berühmte Entdeckungsfahrt, die 1519 mit fünf Schiffen und über 200 Mann begann. Der Portugiese Fernando Magellan räumte mit Aberglauben auf, doch die gefährliche Reise forderte viele Opfer. Nach drei Jahren kehrten nur 18 Männer zurück, darunter Antonio Pigafetta, der die dramatischen Ereignisse in seinem Tagebuch festhielt. Magellan, geboren um 1480 in Saborosa, war bereits 1504 als Seeoffizier in Ostindien tätig und studierte die Handelsbeziehungen zu den Gewürzinseln. Nach einem verletzungsbedingten Rückschlag in Marokko und einer unglücklichen Auseinandersetzung mit dem portugiesischen König, wechselte er zu Spanien, um seine Pläne für eine westliche Route zu den Molukken zu verwirklichen. Mit Unterstützung von Karl I. von Spanien erhielt er fünf Karavellen. Am 20. September 1519 brach die Expedition von San Lucar auf. Nach einer blutigen Meuterei und der Entdeckung der Magellanstraße, tauchte er den Ozean als „Mar pacifico“ ein. 1521 landete er auf den Philippinen, wo er in einem Gefecht starb. Nur wenige Gefährten erreichten die Molukken und kehrten am 7. September nach Portugal zurück, wobei nur die Victoria übrig blieb. Trotz der Verluste bewies die Reise, dass die Erde eine Kugel ist und Kolumbus einen neuen Kontinent entdeckt hat.

This comprehensive history of the Philippines covers the entire period of Spanish colonial rule, from the first arrival of European explorers to the end of the 17th century. Drawing on primary sources and archival materials, the authors provide a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural life of the Philippines during this crucial period in its history.

This meticulously researched historical account explores the early years of Spanish colonization in the Philippines, from the arrival of Miguel López de Legazpi to the establishment of Manila as the capital of the Spanish East Indies. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, the authors paint a rich and detailed portrait of life in the early Philippine islands.

This historical work, the fifth in a multi-volume collection, documents the early history of the Philippines during the years 1629-1630. Drawing from various historical sources, the authors paint a vivid picture of life and society in the islands during this time period.

This meticulously researched history of the Philippines offers a comprehensive view of the first three centuries of Spanish colonization. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, Robertson covers everything from early explorations to political and economic developments, as well as cultural clashes between the Spanish and indigenous peoples.

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