A Horizon caravel book

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Ferdinand and Isabella

A history of the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, who united the country and freed it from the Moors, gave aid to Columbus, ordered the expulsion or conversion of Jews and Moors, and built the framework for modern Spain.

The Vikings

Shakespeare's England

Heroes of polar exploration

Cortes and the Aztec conquest

"Horizon caravel book." The exciting story of the conquest and destruction of the Aztec civilization by Cortes during 1519-1521. The illustrations are copious and lavish, many in full color.

Exploration of Africa

Text and illustrations trace the history of the exploration of Africa with emphasis on the 19th-century expeditions which helped map the continent and open it to European influence and colonization.

Pharaohs of Egypt

"Horizon caravel book." An account of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt from 1567 to 1805 B.C. which describes that country's history, civilization and achievements.

Captain Cook and the South Pacific

"Horizon caravel book." Describes Cook's personality, his relationships with his crew, and his voyages of exploration to the islands of the South Pacific.

Marco Polo's adventures in China

Recounts the adventures of Marco Polo who, with his father and uncle, journeyed to the court of Kublai Khan in China from 1271 to 1295.

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