Cristobal Colon – Viajes a Las Indias (1492 - 1504)

This **oversized (8.5 x 11) full-color edition** features a wealth of historical maps, engravings, and facsimiles, providing a unique visual immersion into the Age of Discovery.

Cristóbal Colón – Viajes a Las Indias (1492 - 1504), with an introduction and notes by Jean-Paul Duviols, compiles the essential writings from Columbus’s four voyages that irrevocably altered the course of history. This edition delves into the enigmatic personality of the Admiral, whose origins remain a subject of scholarly debate, while presenting the primary accounts recorded by his son Fernando and Bartolomé de Las Casas.

The collection chronicles Columbus’s formative years, his early passion for geography, and his systematic efforts to secure funding for his audacious westward expedition to Catai and Cipango. It details the intricate process behind the Capitulations of Santa Fe and the long years of rejection before finding support from the Catholic Monarchs.

This volume provides critical insight into the complex motivations behind the voyages—from the feverish quest for gold and spices to Columbus's deep-seated messianic conviction. Despite his miscalculations regarding the Earth’s size, his navigational genius and strategic mastery of the trade winds remain unparalleled. The text also explores the mythical creatures and the medieval concept of the “Terrestrial Paradise” that shaped his perceptions of the New World and its indigenous populations.