Holy war : how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations /

Holy war : how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Cliff, Nigel.
Edition:	1st ed.
Imprint:	New York : Harper, c2011.
Description:	x, 547 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Gama, Vasco da, -- 1469-1524. Gama, Vasco da, -- 1469-1524 -- Influence. Gama, Vasco da, -- 1469-1524. East and West. Christianity and other religions -- Islam -- History -- 16th century. Islam -- Relations -- Christianity -- History -- 16th century. Christianity. Discoveries in geography -- Religious aspects. Discovery and exploration, Portuguese. East and West. Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Interfaith relations. Islam. Africa -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese. India -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese. Africa -- Discovery and exploration -- Religious aspects. India -- Discovery and exploration -- Religious aspects. Africa. India. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8511689

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ISBN:	9780061735127 (hardback) 0061735124 (hardback)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:

List of Illustrations
Author's Note
Prologue
Part I. Origins
Chapter 1. East and West
Chapter 2. The Holy Land
Chapter 3. A Family War
Chapter 4. The Ocean Sea
Chapter 5. The End of the World
Chapter 6. The Rivals
Part II. Exploration
Chapter 7. The Commander
Chapter 8. Learning the Ropes
Chapter 9. The Swahili Coast
Chapter 10. Riding the Monsoon
Chapter 11. Kidnap
Chapter 12. Dangers and Delights
Chapter 13. A Venetian in Lisbon
Part III. Crusade
Chapter 14. The Admiral of India
Chapter 15. Shock and Awe
Chapter 16. Standoff at Sea
Chapter 17. Empire of the Waves
Chapter 18. The King's Deputy
Chapter 19. The Crazy Sea
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
Notes
Select Bibliography
Index