The Great Geographical Discoveries: An Era of Global Exploration and Transformation

This book chronicles the monumental voyages of the 15th to 17th centuries, when daring explorers ventured into uncharted waters and connected distant continents. From the pioneering Portuguese expeditions along Africa’s coasts and the discovery of a sea route to India, to Columbus’s arrival in the Americas and the first circumnavigation of the globe, this work explores how these journeys reshaped the world map, spurred unprecedented global exchange, and laid the foundations of the modern, interconnected world. Through vivid accounts and key milestones, it reveals the lasting social, economic, and cultural impacts of an era that forever changed human history.