Discovery at the End of the World: European Sailors in the Age of Discovery
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Introduction to "The Discovery at the End of the World: European Sailors in the Age of Discovery": The Age of Discovery is also called the Age of Geographic Discovery (from the mid-to-late 15th century to the end of the 17th century). During this period, Europeans broke through the geographical restrictions of the Mediterranean, opened up many important shipping routes and passages with the help of ocean exploration and expansion, and established direct relationships with the outside world including Africa, Asia, America, and Oceania. This broadened their horizons, gained wealth and experience outside Europe, promoted the original process of domestic capital, and modernization began. At the same time, human relations and the scope of activities have been expanded, and the globalization process of human civilization has accelerated, and world history has truly begun. During this turbulent era, a group of legendary sailors such as Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Dias, Cabrac, and Cook emerged. They were not afraid of dangers, had the courage to surpass themselves, and explored the unknown world, which fully demonstrated the enterprising spirit of mankind. "Discovery at the End of the World: European Sailors in the Age of Discovery" records their legendary experiences.
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