""The Great Age of Discovery"" by Paul Herrmann is a comprehensive account of the period of European exploration and expansion from the late 15th to the early 17th century. The book covers the voyages of Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and other explorers who discovered new lands and charted new trade routes. It also explores the political, economic, and cultural impact of these discoveries on Europe and the rest of the world...