Arthur Helps

The Life of Columbus

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Life of Columbus" offers a comprehensive biography of the famed explorer, Christopher Columbus. Delve into the historical context of his voyages and his pivotal role in the discovery of America. This meticulously prepared print edition explores Columbus's life and legacy, examining his impact on Spain and the world. Arthur Helps presents a detailed account of Columbus's expeditions, navigating the complexities of his character and his lasting contributions to history. This biography sheds light on the motivations and challenges faced by one of history's most significant figures in exploration. A captivating read for anyone interested in European history, Spanish exploration, and the age of discovery. Discover the man behind the legend in "The Life of Columbus." This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 466
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 649g
• ISBN-13: 9781023036399
• ISBN-10: 1023036398
• Artikelnr.: 74101073

Autorenporträt

Sir Arthur Helps KCB DCL was an English writer and dean of the Privy Council. He was born on July 10, 1813, and died on March 7, 1875. He was an Apostle of Cambridge and one of the first people to fight for animal freedom. Arthur Helps was born in Streatham, South London. He is the youngest son of London businessman Thomas Helps. He went to Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, for his education. In 1835, he graduated as the thirty-first wrangler in the undergraduate mathematics course. The smartest people there saw him as a man with special skills who was likely to make a name for himself later on. He was a member of the "Conversazione Society," also known as the Cambridge Apostles. This group was started in 1820 by a few young men who liked literature and speculation and wanted to talk about social and literary issues. He was friends with Charles Buller, Frederick Maurice, Richard Chenevix Trench, Monckton Milnes, Arthur Hallam, and Alfred Tennyson. After not long leaving college, Arthur Helps got a job as Thomas Spring Rice's (later Lord Monteagle) private servant. Rice was Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time.