Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Complete

A compelling portrait of the man who opened the Atlantic to Europe, this biography follows Christopher Columbus from his early ambitions in Genoa to the moment he set sail in 1492. Drawing on the monumental “Raccolta Columbiana” and countless contemporary accounts, the narrative brings to life the daring voyages, the political intrigue of the Spanish court, and the first encounters with the New World, all while keeping the focus on the human choices that shaped history.

The author, aware of the immense scholarship behind the story, presents the facts with clarity and modesty, letting the documents speak and filling the gaps with vivid, readable prose. Listeners will gain insight into the era’s economic and religious motives, the challenges of administration, and the enduring myth‑making that surrounds Columbus, making a complex past both accessible and thought‑provoking.