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Christopher Columbus and the Participation of the Jews in the Spanish and Portuguese Discoveries - Paperback
$27.97
by Meyer Kayserling (Author)
Christopher Columbus and the Participation of the Jews in the Spanish and Portuguese Discoveries is a classic scholarly work by historian Meyer Kayserling, first published in 1894. Drawing on extensive archival research in Spain and Portugal, the book examines the significant but often overlooked contributions of Jewish financiers, merchants, navigators, mapmakers, and conversos (Jews who outwardly converted to Christianity) to the great maritime expeditions of the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Kayserling details how Jewish capital and expertise helped fund and support Christopher Columbus’s voyages, including key figures like Luis de Torres, and highlights Jewish involvement in subsequent Portuguese discoveries as well. This edition makes available the complete text of this pioneering study, offering readers a nuanced perspective on the intersection of religious persecution, the Inquisition, and the Age of Discovery.
Essential for historians of the Renaissance, Jewish history, and early American exploration, it remains a vital primary reference that illuminates hidden dimensions of the voyages that reshaped the world. A thought-provoking historical analysis, the book underscores the complex interplay of faith, commerce, and adventure during one of history’s most transformative eras.
Number of Pages: 172
Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: October 12, 2002