Discover all there is to know about the florentine navigator Amerigo Vespucci in just 50 minutes. This guide provides a concise analysis of : - Spain and Portugal's colonial expansion projects in the 15th and 16th centuries - Amerigo Vespucci's four expeditions to the New World -Vespucci's contribution to cartography and geographical knowledge
Keen to learn but short on time ? Get to grips with the life of Amerigo Vespucci in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes. com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and expeditions of Amerigo Vespucci. The 15th and 16th centuries were a key period for European naval exploration. While he was not the first man to set foot on American soil, the Florentine explorer Amerigo Vespucci was the first to realise that the landmass was a new continent, and made major contributions to navigation and cartography during the period.