The Dawn of the Modern Era – The Great Figures of the 16th Century
The 16th century changed the world like almost no other era. New continents were discovered, science challenged centuries-old beliefs, and the Reformation shook Europe to its core. Courageous explorers, visionary thinkers, influential rulers, and brilliant artists shaped the dawn of the modern era.
This audiobook tells the fascinating life stories of 19 extraordinary figures—from Leonardo da Vinci and Martin Luther to Nicolaus Copernicus and Elizabeth I, Michelangelo and Peter Paul Rubens to Paracelsus and Vasco da Gama, and on to Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan. Their ideas, deeds, and adventures had a lasting impact on history and continue to influence us to this day.
A fascinating audio journey through the century of discovery, the Renaissance, and great new beginnings.
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