fifteenth century

Describes the political, scientific, and artistic events and important people in the Western world prior to and during Columbus' voyage.

Provides information about what was going on in the world at the time of Leonardo da Vinci, discussing rulers and leaders, daily life, discovery and invention, the arts, and belief systems in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas; and includes brief biographical information about the Renaissance artist and inventor.

Lavishly illustrated text describes the changes that took place in Europe in the late 15th century.

Readers take a trip back in time to learn about the culture and civilization of 15th century Europe and Spain, and the discovery of America by Columbus.

An account of Columbus's voyage links descriptions of life in various countries in fifteenth-century Europe with those of life among various Indians in the New World.