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The Old World and the New: 1492–1650
J. H. Elliott
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Description for The Old World and the New: 1492–1650
paperback. This 1992 book shows how the discovery of the new world affected Europe intellectually, economically, and politically. Series: CANTO. Num Pages: 136 pages, 1 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1D; 1K; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBJK; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 190.
The impact of Europe on a newly-discovered world of America has long been a subject of historical fascination. Yet the impact of that discovery and conquest for the European conquering powers has traditionally received less attention. In this pioneering 1992 book J. H. Elliott set out to show how traditional European assumptions about geography, theology, history and the nature of man were challenged by the encounter with new lands and people; trading relationships around the world were affected by an influx of gold and silver imports from America; while politically, the sources of power were no longer confined to European ... Read more
The impact of Europe on a newly-discovered world of America has long been a subject of historical fascination. Yet the impact of that discovery and conquest for the European conquering powers has traditionally received less attention. In this pioneering 1992 book J. H. Elliott set out to show how traditional European assumptions about geography, theology, history and the nature of man were challenged by the encounter with new lands and people; trading relationships around the world were affected by an influx of gold and silver imports from America; while politically, the sources of power were no longer confined to European ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Series
CANTO
Number of Pages
136
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521427098
SKU
9780521427098
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Reviews for The Old World and the New: 1492–1650
'… certainly one of the most stimulating books that I have read for some years, …' J. H. Plumb, The New York Times Book Review