Christopher Columbus and the participation of the Jews in the Spanish and Portuguese discoveries. / By M. Kayserling. Translated from the author's manuscript with his sanction and revision by Charles Gross.
Documents relating to the Santangels; "Indians and Israelites; The Jews and Columbus's second voyage; Queen Juana and the Marranos of EspaƱola": p. 135-171.
Original document: Book.
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Summary
This fascinating work details the travels of Christopher Columbus in light of the heightened religious tensions in Spain in the 15th and 16th centuries. The book discusses the role and participation that Jews had in the Spanish and Portuguese navy's, as well as the religious and political ventures of Ferdinand and Isabella, including the construction of the Spanish Inquisition.