Summary
Born in the Italian city of Genoa in 1451, Christopher Columbus made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, the first in 1492, the second in 1493, the third in 1498, and the fourth in 1502. These voyages transformed Europeans' knowledge of the world and sparked exploration of North America and South America. They also transformed the lives of Indigenous peoples in the Americas, leading to enslavement, removal, and in some cases genocide. Each voyage proved significant, some ending in triumph, others in failure. While Columbus's first voyage is well-known, the last three often receive little attention and yet proved extremely consequential to both American and world history. The Voyages of Christopher Columbus covers all four overseas journeys in compelling and readable detail, providing an indelible and accessible portrait of the mariner who changed history.
About the Author(s)
Tim McNeese is associate professor of history and department chair at York College in York, Nebraska. He is a graduate of York College, Harding University, and Missouri State University and has published more than 110 books and educational materials. McNeese's writing has earned him a citation in the library reference work Contemporary Authors and multiple citations in Best Books for Young Teen Readers. A prominent historian and author, he has appeared on the History Channel program Risk Takers/History Makers: John Wesley Powell and the Grand Canyon.