Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-98) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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A passage to India -- The rise of Portugal -- Portugal in the fifteenth century -- Portugal becomes the center of exploration -- De Gama and the Portuguese in India -- Da Gama returns to India -- The Portuguese empire in the East -- Da Gama and the Portuguese empire -- Chronology and timeline.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Presents the life of the famous Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama, and also describes his impact on world events during the 16th century.
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Gama, Vasco da,1469-1524
Gama, Vasco da,1469-1524.
Gama, Vasco da,1469-1524.
Gama, Vasco da,1469-1524.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Discoveries in geography-- Portuguese, Juvenile literature.