The Columbian Tradition: On The Discovery Of America And Of The Part Played Therein By The Astronomer Toscanelli (1920)

The Columbian Tradition: On The Discovery Of America And Of The Part Played Therein By The Astronomer Toscanelli (1920) is a historical book written by Henry Vignaud. The book explores the history of the discovery of America and the role played by the Italian astronomer, Toscanelli. The author delves into the traditional narrative of Christopher Columbus's voyage to America and challenges some of the commonly held beliefs about the discovery. He examines the evidence that suggests that Toscanelli played a significant role in Columbus's journey by providing him with maps and advice on the best route to take. The book also explores the cultural and political context of the time, shedding light on the motivations and aspirations of Columbus and his contemporaries. The Columbian Tradition is a well-researched and informative book that offers a fresh perspective on one of the most significant events in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.