Columbus And His Predecessors: A Study In The Beginnings Of American History (1912)

Columbus and His Predecessors: A Study in the Beginnings of American History is a historical book written by Charles Hallan McCarthy and published in 1912. The book explores the history of the Americas prior to Columbus' arrival in 1492, focusing on the civilizations and cultures that existed before the arrival of Europeans. McCarthy examines the theories and beliefs held by scholars and historians at the time and provides his own analysis of the evidence. The book covers topics such as the Vikings' exploration of North America, the Native American civilizations of the Aztecs and Incas, and the impact of European exploration on the Americas. It also delves into the political and economic factors that led to Columbus' expedition and the subsequent colonization of the Americas. Overall, Columbus and His Predecessors provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and fascinating history of the Americas before and after Columbus' arrival.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.