Conquest of the Americas /
"Why was Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas in 1492 arguably the most important event in the history of the world? Professor Marshall C. Eakin of Vanderbilt University argues that it gave birth to the distinct identity of the Americas today by creating a collision between three...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Corporate Author: | |
| Format: | CD Audio Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Chantilly, VA :
Teaching Co.,
[2001]
|
| Series: | Great courses (Compact disc)
|
| Subjects: |
| Summary: | "Why was Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas in 1492 arguably the most important event in the history of the world? Professor Marshall C. Eakin of Vanderbilt University argues that it gave birth to the distinct identity of the Americas today by creating a collision between three distinct peoples and cultures: European, African, Native American... Through Dr. Eakin's thoughtful and detailed lectures, you understand how these three peoples formed completely new societies and cultures that were neither European, African, nor Indian. Instead, they were uniquely American"--Teaching Co. Web site. |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | Date on discs is 2001. Date on course guidebooks is 2002. Compact discs. In 2 containers (26 cm.); 6 sound discs and 1 course guidebook in each container. Sound recording. |
| Physical Description: | 12 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 2 course guidebooks (22 cm.). |
| Bibliography: | Course guidebooks include bibliographical references. |