chapter 14
Subject:
European History [1]
Motives for European Exploration Fascination with the East- fantasy literature ex travels of john maderville attracted Europeans with gold, Wealth through Trade- polos of Venice (merchants) journey to Mongol ruler and travels; land routes closed by sea; hope: find precious metals and spices Christian Missions- especially in Spain and Portugal; convert to Christianity; second to wealth; a sample: Henry navigator of Portugal and heran Cortez