Publisher's Synopsis
""Christopher Columbus and the Participation of the Jews in the Spanish and Portuguese Discoveries"" is a historical book written by Meyer Kayserling. The book explores the role of the Jewish community in the discovery and exploration of the New World by the Spanish and Portuguese. It provides a detailed account of the Jewish community's contribution to the voyages of Christopher Columbus and other explorers during the Age of Discovery.The book begins by tracing the history of the Jewish community in Spain and Portugal, and how they were affected by the Inquisition and expulsion. It then goes on to highlight the various Jewish figures who played a significant role in the exploration of the New World, including Luis de Santangel, who financed Columbus's voyage, and Abraham Zacuto, who helped Columbus navigate the seas.Kayserling also sheds light on the various Jewish communities that were established in the New World, including the Sephardic Jews who settled in Brazil and the Caribbean. The book also explores the impact of the Inquisition on these communities and how they managed to survive and thrive despite persecution.Overall, ""Christopher Columbus and the Participation of the Jews in the Spanish and Portuguese Discoveries"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish community and its contribution to the Age of Discovery.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.
