Geschichte des Zeitalters der Entdeckungen by Sophus Ruge
"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 setsthe 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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ruge, Sophus, 1831-1903 |
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| Editor | Oncken, Wilhelm, 1838-1905 |
| LoC No. | g01002472 |
| Title | Geschichte des Zeitalters der Entdeckungen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced 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) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Discoveries in geography |
| Subject | Europe -- History -- 1492-1648 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54832 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 214 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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