Christopher Columbus, 1440-1506: The First American Citizen, By Adoption

This book, titled ""Christopher Columbus, 1440-1506: The First American Citizen, By Adoption"" by William L. Alden, is a biography of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. The book covers Columbus's life from his birth in 1440 to his death in 1506. It explores his early years in Genoa, Italy, his travels to Portugal, and his eventual voyage to the New World in 1492. The author also delves into Columbus's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with illness and financial difficulties. One of the main themes of the book is Columbus's status as the first American citizen, by adoption. The author argues that Columbus's discovery of the New World and his subsequent efforts to establish colonies there make him a key figure in the history of the Americas. The book also examines Columbus's legacy, including his impact on the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the controversy surrounding his treatment of them. Overall, ""Christopher Columbus, 1440-1506: The First American Citizen, By Adoption"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in world history. It provides a detailed look at Columbus's life, accomplishments, and legacy, and offers insights into the complex historical and cultural forces that shaped his world.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.