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The Life Of The Admiral Christopher Columbus: By His Son Ferdinand,New
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This revised edition (originally published in 1959) of the famous biography of Columbus by his son Ferdinand was published to coincide with the Columbus quincentenary celebrations. Benjamin Keen's introduction traces the changing assessments of Columbus and his Discovery over almost five centuries, as reflected in the writings of historians, other social scientists, novelists, and poets, and shows how these assessments were influenced by varying political, social, and intellectual conditions. Keen has also revised his translation and notes to reflect new information and viewpoints. Ferdinand's book is a moving and personal document. Provoked in part by the Spanish Crown's attempts to diminish Columbus's role as discoverer, it reveals the restrained emotions of a loving son jealous of his father's honor. Ferdinand had access to all of his father's papers. At the age of thirteen, he accompanied Columbus on the last voyage and participated in many of the events he relates here. The narrative has the irresistible excitement of an adventure story: shipwreck, storms, and battles with mutineers or Indians. Ferdinand's imaginative insight into the manyfaceted personality of the discoverer and his artistry with words make this biography, as Henry Vignaud has said, 'the most important of our sources of information on the life of the discoverer of America.' Benjamin Keen is Professor Emeritus of Latin American history at Northern Illinois University. He is the author of The Aztec Image in Western Thought (Rutgers University Press) and many other books.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Life of the Admiral Christopher Columbus'? A: The author of the book is Benjamin Keen, who is a Professor Emeritus of Latin American history at Northern Illinois University.
- Q: What is the publication date of this revised edition? A: This revised edition was published on July 1, 1992.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the biography? A: The biography explores the changing assessments of Christopher Columbus over five centuries and includes insights into his personality, his relationship with his son Ferdinand, and the historical context surrounding his discoveries.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The book is classified as a used book in acceptable condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What additional features does this edition include? A: This edition includes a revised translation and notes by Benjamin Keen that reflect new information and viewpoints.
- Q: What makes this biography significant? A: This biography is considered significant because it offers a personal insight into Columbus's life from his son's perspective and is regarded as an important source of information about the discoverer of America.
- Q: Is there an introduction by the author? A: Yes, Benjamin Keen provides an introduction that discusses the evolving perceptions of Columbus and his legacy.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre of the book is biography, specifically focusing on historical figures.