To the Ends of the Earth: The Age of the European Explorers

by Peter O. Koch

The European explorers who dared to face the perils of the unknown have in recent times become shrouded in controversy. No longer esteemed as heroes, except in their homelands, these bold explorers are now seen as purveyors of disease, destruction and slavery whose only interests were finding gold, becoming famous, and spreading their religious beliefs. But, as the author of this work points out, these explorers broke down long-standing myths...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786415657
• ISBN13: 9780786415656
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher