Category: Vasco Da Gama
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Vasco Da Gamas Memoir
Vasco da Gama was born in Sines, Portugal in 1469. Da Gama also served as a navel officer, and in 1492 he commanded a defence of Portuguese colonies from the French on the coast of Guinea. Da Gama was then given the mission to the take command of the first Portuguese expedition around Africa to…
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Kristin Romeys Depiction of The Exploration Period as Illustrated by Wreckage from Vasco Da Gama’s Convoy
The mid 15th and 17th centuries are known as The Age of Exploration. European countries such as England, Portugal, and Spain, contained a massive desire for exploration and trade. At this point in time, spices were in high demand, particularly the spices that are originally from India and Asia. Such demands fueled the needs to…