How Was Vasco da Gama, Portugal's Columbus, Just as Controversial?
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Vasco da Gama's Controversial Voyage to India
This chapter explores Vasco da Gama's tumultuous voyages in the 1400s, focusing on his confrontational approach amidst the fierce competition for trade routes to India. It recounts his struggles with local kingdoms and the cultural clashes that shaped his landmark journey.
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