Prince Henry the Navigator, the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery
Charles Raymond Beazley
Play
Length 10 h 9 min
Chapters 21
First published 1895
Prince Henry was a significant explorer and adventurer in a period of enlightenment and expansion of European trade and knowledge of the world beyond its borders. He is considered a prime instigator of what has become known as The Age of Discovery and was responsible for the early development of Portuguese exploration and maritime trade with other continents through the systematic exploration of Western Africa, the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, and the search for new routes.
Chapters
1
Introduction: The Greek and Arabic Ideas of the World, as the Chief Inheritance of the Christian Middle Ages in Geographical Knowledge Read by Kathleen Nelson 45:39
2
Vikings or Northmen. Circa 787-1066. Read by TriciaG 46:45
3
The Crusades and Land Travel. Circa 1100-1300. Read by Deon Gines 1:00:52
4
Maritime Exploration. Circa 1250-1410. Read by Deon Gines 15:10
5
Geographical Science in Christendom from the First Crusades. Circa 1100-1460. Read by Deon Gines 16:20
6
Portugal to 1400. 1095-1400 Read by Leni 27:52
7
Henry's Position and Designs at the Time of the First Voyages, 1410-15 Read by Leni 16:20
8
Prince Henry and the Capture of Ceuta. 1415. Read by Leni 23:25
9
Henry's Settlement at Sagres and First Discoveries. 1418-28. Read by Leni 14:32
10
Cape Bojador and the Azores. 1428-1441. Read by Leni 19:38
11
Henry's Political Life. 1433-1441. Read by Rita Boutros 22:41
12
From Bojador to Cape Verde. 1441-5. Part 1 Read by Rita Boutros 41:22
13
From Bojador to Cape Verde. 1441-5. Part 2 Read by Rita Boutros 23:40
14
The Armada of 1445 Read by Rita Boutros 21:23
15
Voyages of 1446-8. Read by Deon Gines 20:14
16
The Azores. 1431-1460. Read by Deon Gines 14:21
17
The Troubles of the Regency and the Fall of Don Pedro. 1440-9. Read by Deon Gines 7:41
18
Cadamosto. 1455-6. Read by Deon Gines 55:46
19
Voyages of Diego Gomez. 1458-60. Read by Deon Gines 18:09
20
Henry's Last Years and Death. 1458-60. Read by Deon Gines 17:20
21
The Results of Prince Henry's Work. Read by Deon Gines 31:29
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