Publisher's Synopsis
""Christopher Columbus and the Participation of the Jews in the Spanish and Portuguese Discoveries"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Meyer Kayserling. The book explores the role of Jewish people in the voyages of discovery made by Spain and Portugal during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Kayserling argues that Jewish people played a significant role in these expeditions, both as financiers and as navigators. The book begins by providing an overview of the history of Jewish people in Spain and Portugal, including their expulsion from Spain in 1492. Kayserling then delves into the voyages of Christopher Columbus, examining the evidence that suggests Jewish people played a key role in financing his expeditions. The book also explores the possibility that Columbus himself may have been of Jewish descent.Kayserling goes on to examine the involvement of Jewish people in other voyages of discovery made by Spain and Portugal, including those of Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan. He argues that Jewish navigators played a crucial role in these expeditions, using their knowledge of astronomy and cartography to help guide the ships.Overall, ""Christopher Columbus and the Participation of the Jews in the Spanish and Portuguese Discoveries"" is a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of history. Kayserling's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the role of Jewish people in shaping the world we live in today.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.
