The Old World and the New
The Old World and the New
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The impact of Europe on the newly-discovered world of America has long been the subject of historical fascination, yet the impact of that discovery for the conquering powers has received less attention. J. H. Elliott's pioneering 1992 book shows how the encounter with the new world affected Europe intellectually, economically, and politically.
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The Old World and the New by J H Elliott
The impact of Europe on a newly-discovered world of America has long been a subject of historical fascination. Yet the impact of that discovery and conquest for the European conquering powers has traditionally received less attention. In this pioneering 1992 book J. H. Elliott set out to show how traditional European assumptions about geography, theology, history and the nature of man were challenged by the encounter with new lands and people; trading relationships around the world were affected by an influx of gold and silver imports from America; while politically, the sources of power were no longer confined to European territory. The 500th anniversary of Columbus's discovery prompted renewed enquiry into the relationship of the Old World and the New; John Elliott's fascinating and now classic account is here reissued with a new foreword addressing the significance of the book's insights for a new generation of readers.
'… certainly one of the most stimulating books that I have read for some years, …' JH. Plumb, The New York Times Book Review
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780521427098 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521427096 |
| Title | The Old World and the New |
| Author | J H Elliott |
| Series | Canto |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1992-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 136 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |