Groundbreakers: Christopher Columbus

Groundbreakers

by Struan Reid

An exploration of the life and achievements of Christopher Columbus. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of his work, the author places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The title is part of a series examining the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. Each volume a biography illustrated with colour maps and photographs; a look at the ongoing impact of the subject's work; quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; and information about rivals and the men and women who affected their life and work.

48 pages, Paperback

First published March 4, 2002

About the author

Struan was born in East Africa and spent many years in Africa and the Middle East. He read Archaeology and Anthropology at UCL, and before joining Usborne. Struan worked and lived for a number of years in Petra, Jordan and now lives in London and Dorset.