The Old World and the New : 1492-1650 (Canto)
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Review
'... certainly one of the most stimulating books that I have read for some years, ...'. J. H. Plumb, The New York Times Book Review
Book Description
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 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 territory. The 500th anniversary of Columbus's discovery has prompted renewed enquiry into the relationship of the Old World and the New; John Elliott's fascinating and now classic account is here reissued with a new foreword addressing the significance of the book's insights for a new generation of readers.
The Old World and the New: 1492-1650 (Canto),J. H. Elliott,Cambridge University Press,0521427096,Discovery And Exploration (General),Europe - General,History,History - General History,History Of Civilization And Culture (General),History: World,Reference,Renaissance,American history: c 1500 to c 1800,Europe,European history (ie other than Britain & Ireland),History / Renaissance,Social history,The Americas,c 1500 to c 1600,c 1600 to c 1700
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