Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage: Journeys through the Frozen North: Tales of Exploration and Encounters in the Pursuit of the Northwest Passage

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Historie

In "Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage," Richard Hakluyt meticulously chronicles the explorations undertaken by European navigators seeking a maritime route through the Arctic to Asia. The work is marked by Hakluyt'Äôs distinctive prose style, which combines rigorous empirical observation with a rich narrative flair, capturing the spirit of the Age of Discovery. The book not only catalogs voyages but also engages in the political and commercial motivations behind them, revealing the crisscrossing ambitions of nations in the late 16th to early 17th centuries. Hakluyt's compilation is steeped in the intellectual context of its time, reflecting the burgeoning European curiosity about global exploration, trade, and the potential for knowledge expansion. Richard Hakluyt (1553-1616) was an English geographer and historian whose passion for exploration stemmed from his deep understanding of the economic and intellectual currents of his era. Educated at Oxford, Hakluyt was influenced by the Renaissance'Äôs spirit of inquiry and the growing importance of maritime endeavors. His efforts to promote colonization and trade are evident in his many works, of which this is a compelling expression, particularly highlighting the ambitions of English exploration. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in maritime history, exploration, or the dynamics of early modern geopolitics. Hakluyt'Äôs detailed accounts illuminate not only the challenges faced by explorers but also the tantalizing allure of uncharted territories, making this work a fascinating window into the aspirations that shaped an era.

© 2019 Good Press (E-bog): 4057664579850

Release date

E-bog: 3. december 2019

Andre kan også lide...

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis