Exploration in the Age of Empire, 1750-1953 |
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Author:
| Grant, Kevin Patrick |
General Editor:
| Bowman, John S. Isserman, Maurice |
Series title: | Discovery and Exploration Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-60413-189-5 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Chelsea House |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $35.00USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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Whether motivated by the quest for power, riches, or other factors, explorers have searched throughout history to uncover the unknown. This title offers coverage of European exploration and imperial expansion in Africa and Asia, using three themes to recount the experiences and achievements of individual explorers.
Whether motivated by the quest for power, riches, or other factors, explorers have searched throughout history to uncover the unknown. This title offers coverage of European exploration and imperial expansion in Africa and Asia, using three themes to recount the experiences and achievements of individual explorers.