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100 1 _aRuge, Sophus,
_d1831-1903
245 1 0 _aGeschichte des Zeitalters der Entdeckungen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-02
508 _aProduced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Geschichte des Zeitalters der Entdeckungen" by Sophus Ruge is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores the significant period known as the Age of Discovery, detailing the explorations and expeditions that shaped global understanding and interaction during this transformative time. The narrative likely covers various explorers, their journeys, and the broader implications of their discoveries on world history. At the start of the text, Ruge sets the stage by discussing the cyclical nature of exploration, emphasizing that there are periods of great activity and enthusiasm followed by stagnation. He outlines the geographical limitations of the ancient world, particularly focusing on how the Mediterranean and the connected highlands of Asia influenced exploration directions. Ruge introduces the intriguing concept of the "Morgenseite" (Morning side), referring to the East's allure compared to the "Abendseite" (Evening side), suggesting a cultural and economic fascination with the riches of lands such as India. Thus, the opening portion provides a contextual background necessary to understand the motivations and objectives driving navigators and explorers in their quest to unveil the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDiscoveries in geography
653 _aEurope -- History -- 1492-1648
700 1 _aOncken, Wilhelm,
_d1838-1905
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54832
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