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1494 : how a family feud in medieval Spain divided the world in half /

Documents how Columbus's New World discoveries inflamed a conflict between the leaders of Portugal and Spain that was resolved by Pope Alexander VI, who proclaimed territory divisions in the Atlantic that had a profound influence on centuries of history.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bown, Stephen R.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2012
Edition:1st U.S. ed.
Subjects:
Portugal. > Treaties, etc. > Spain, > 1494 June 7.
Demarcation line of Alexander VI.
Spain > History > Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516.
Spain > Kings and rulers > Family relationships.
Portugal > History > John II, 1481-1495.
America > Discovery and exploration > Spanish.
America > Discovery and exploration > Portuguese.
Description
Summary:Documents how Columbus's New World discoveries inflamed a conflict between the leaders of Portugal and Spain that was resolved by Pope Alexander VI, who proclaimed territory divisions in the Atlantic that had a profound influence on centuries of history.
Item Description:Originally published: Vancouver, B.C. : Douglas & McIntyre, 2011.
Physical Description:292 pages : map ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [273]-279) and index.
ISBN:9780312616120 (hardcover)
0312616120 (hardcover)
9781429941303 (e-book)
1429941308 (e-book)
9781553655565
1553655567