Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Prince Henry of Portugal, Surnamed The Navigator, and Its Results: Comprising the Discovery Within One Century of Half the World"" is a historical book written by Richard Henry Major in 1868. The book is a comprehensive biography of Prince Henry of Portugal, who was known for his contributions to the Age of Discovery. The book also covers the impact of Prince Henry's discoveries on the world during the 15th and 16th centuries. Major delves into the life of Prince Henry, exploring his motivations, his achievements, and his legacy. The book covers the various expeditions that Prince Henry sponsored and the discoveries made by Portuguese explorers during this time. Major also examines the impact of these discoveries on Europe, Africa, and the Americas, including the colonization of these regions by European powers. ""The Life of Prince Henry of Portugal, Surnamed The Navigator, and Its Results"" is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important figures in the history of exploration and its impact on the world.With New Facts In The Discovery Of The Atlantic Islands, A Refutation Of French Claims To Priority In Discovery, Portuguese Knowledge, Subsequently Lost, Of The Nile Lake.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.
