Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery, Volume 7

The narrative highlights Christopher Columbus's pivotal role as an Italian explorer whose four Atlantic voyages initiated European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Sponsored by Spain's Catholic Monarchs, his journeys marked the first European encounters with the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America. Columbus's early seafaring experiences laid the groundwork for these historic expeditions, which significantly influenced global demographics, commerce, and politics, establishing lasting connections between the Old and New Worlds.