Willem Adriaan Van Der Stel, and Other Historical Sketches by George McCall Theal

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Author Theal, George McCall, 1837-1919
Title Willem Adriaan Van Der Stel, and Other Historical Sketches
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Summary "Willem Adriaan Van Der Stel and Other Historical Sketches" by George McCall Theal is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the life and governance of Willem Adriaan van der Stel, as well as broader themes related to exploration and colonization during the Portuguese Renaissance, particularly as it pertains to the Cape of Good Hope and its significance in global trade and politics. The opening of the work delves into the critical historical context surrounding the emergence of Portugal as a maritime power in the early fifteenth century. It provides a detailed narrative about the Portuguese explorations along the western coast of Africa, which were driven by the quest for new trade routes to India and the East. This section highlights the pivotal role of figures such as Prince Henry the Navigator and the broader implications of these discoveries on European trade dynamics and conflicts with other powers, including the rising Turkish threat and the competition from Venice and Genoa. It sets the stage for later discussions about Van der Stel's administration and the events of the colonization era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
Subject Stel, Willem Adriaan van der, 1664-1733
Subject Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- History
Subject South Africa -- History -- Great Trek, 1836-1840
Category Text
EBook-No. 55781
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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