Recounts the life of the explorer from his boyhood in Genoa to his death; describes both his accomplishments and his weak points; and discusses the controversies over his influence on history.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.
Contents
The early life of Christopher Columbus -- Visions of discovery -- Expanding his horizons -- Ferdinand and Isabella -- Reaching new lands -- Spanish in the New World -- Troubles for Columbus.