Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery, Volume 1

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The narrative highlights the pivotal role of Christopher Columbus in initiating European exploration and colonization of the Americas through his four Atlantic voyages. Sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, his expeditions marked the first European encounters with the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America. Columbus's early maritime experiences, ranging from the British Isles to Ghana, set the stage for significant global transformations, including demographic shifts and the establishment of lasting connections between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.