02151cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000480012624500280017426400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850800280041952012980044753400450174565300160179085600430180635095UtSlPG20260610133812.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14015378  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCB1 aWalsh, James J.q(James Joseph),d1865-194214aThe century of Columbus 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-01-28  aProduced by Don Kostuch  a"The Century of Columbus" by James J. Walsh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the transformative period in human history between 1450 and 1550, which encompasses the age of discovery, particularly focusing on the achievements that defined the Renaissance. Walsh argues that this century was marked by an exceptional number of influential figures in various fields, including art, science, and exploration, with Christopher Columbus' discoveries serving as a significant highlight of this era.  The opening portion of the work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the intellectual and cultural achievements during Columbus' Century. Walsh provides context around the backdrop of human progress leading to the discovery of America, emphasizing the remarkable advancements made in arts and sciences during this time, often referred to as the Renaissance. The introduction outlines Walsh’s perspective that the period witnessed unparalleled accomplishments across diverse disciplines, ultimately shaping modern civilization. He hints at the extensive content to follow, which will delve into significant figures, innovations, and the broader impact of this era's achievements on future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRenaissance40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35095