Geschichte des Zeitalters der Entdeckungen

A thorough yet accessible account of the early modern surge of exploration, this volume guides listeners through the first wave of curiosity that reshaped Europe’s view of the world. Beginning with the “morning” and “evening” sides of the old world, it outlines how scholars, missionaries, and merchants first set their sights beyond familiar horizons, laying the groundwork for an age of discovery.

The narrative then turns to the pioneering sea routes that linked Portugal and Spain to distant continents, recounting the daring voyages of Diogo Cão, Bartolomeu Dias, and the first Atlantic crossing by Columbus. Richly illustrated with period maps and reproductions of contemporary manuscripts, the work brings the excitement of charting unknown coastlines to life, while maintaining a scholarly tone that respects the complexities of the era. Listeners will come away with a clear sense of how these early expeditions opened new channels of trade, culture, and knowledge.