. Vespucci, M. Waldseemüller - secret convention

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The book explores the controversial naming of the continent "America," arguing that it was unjustly attributed to Amerigo Vespucci, who allegedly deceived both contemporaries and historians. It suggests that Vespucci misappropriated the work of Christopher Columbus and others, claiming false voyages to enhance his reputation. The narrative critiques the historical process that led to the naming, positing that honoring Vespucci symbolizes a triumph of deceit over merit, ultimately questioning the integrity of historical recognition in cartography.