Groundbreakers: Christopher Columbus

Groundbreakers

by Struan Reid

This volume is part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. As well as providing the life story of Christopher Columbus and an analysis of his work, this book places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes: a look at the ongoing impact of Columbus's work; quotes and writings from the newspapers and journals of the time; and information about rivals and the men and women who affected his life and work.

48 pages, Hardcover

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.