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A Wind from the North: The Life of Henry the Navigator Paperback – August 19, 2014

by Ernle Bradford (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 62 ratings
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The captivating biography of Prince Henry of Portugal, the navigator and explorer who helped usher in the Age of Discovery.
 
Before Columbus, Vespucci, and Sir Francis Drake, there was Henry the Navigator. Pirate hunter, intrepid explorer, and ship designer, the Portuguese prince was one of the great innovators who pioneered the Age of Discovery. In an effort to locate the mythic kingdom of Prester John, Prince Henry organized voyages into the Southern Atlantic and developed a new kind of ship, the caravel, specifically for the task. His explorations yielded riches and fame for Portugal, as well as the discovery of Madeira and the Canary Islands. Yet the scope of his contribution to the world is often overshadowed by other figures.
 
In this expertly researched biography, Ernle Bradford brings to light the captivating tale of a pioneer who initiated an era of exploration and forever changed the course of history.
 
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  1. Print length
    248 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Open Road Media
  4. Publication date
    August 19, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    149763797X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1497637979
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Ernle Bradford was born in 1922 and died in 1986. He was a noted British historian specializing in the Mediterranean world and naval topics. Bradford was an enthusiastic sailor himself and spent almost thirty years sailing the Mediterranean, where many of his books are set. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II, finishing as the first lieutenant of a destroyer. Bradford lived in Malta for a number of years. He did occasional broadcast work for the BBC, was a magazine editor, and wrote many books, including Hannibal, Paul the Traveller, Julius Caesar: The Pursuit of Power, Christopher Columbus, and The Mighty Hood.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media; First Edition (August 19, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 149763797X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1497637979
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

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Ernle Bradford was born in 1922 and died in 1986. He was a noted British historian specializing in the Mediterranean world and naval topics. Bradford was an enthusiastic sailor himself and spent almost thirty years sailing the Mediterranean, where many of his books are set. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II, finishing as the first Lieutenant of a destroyer. He did occasional broadcast work for the BBC, was a magazine editor, and wrote many books.

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Edward
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice !!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
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Mr. Bradford books are written very clearly and easy to read. Lots of infos. I love it. So far I ve read 4 of his books and I love them all.
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Lewis K. Griffith
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016
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Excellent. Very informative. Would have given five stars if there was more about the exploration and less about the politics.
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Janice Dawn Rhodd
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018
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I enjoyed the history lesson. It sent me to google earth to explor the African coast.
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D Vomacka
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
Good information but tainted by the subtile racism of a previous era.
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KaylaC
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015
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Fantastic condition! Arrived quickly! :)
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Scott Westerlund
5.0 out of 5 stars Just read it
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2018
Good book about a great man. Definitely like Ernle Bradford's writing style, very captivating read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Useful but not objective
Reviewed in Germany on February 6, 2024
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This is a breezy, short biographical account of the life of Henry the Navigator, written 60 years ago. If you want to get the key points of his story, it's fine. If you want something more analytical and scholarly, this falls short. For that, you need to read Peter Russells biography.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent
Reviewed in Brazil on April 28, 2020
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Excellent
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, informative and respectfull.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2017
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Thouroughly enjoyable read, I knew little of Henry from the time I was at school and was amazed at just how much he was responsible for the world we live in today. It is clear from the writing style the author enjoyed writing the book, it is factual without being heavy and once I started reading I couldn't put it down. I gave it a 5 star rating I believe it deserves, what would have been nice though would have been a few simple maps throughout the chapters to assist in following the voyages.
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2022
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Bought as a present and the recipient loved it
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ISOK
5.0 out of 5 stars Great history
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2019
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I enjoyed what could have been a dull history lesson. It is a pity I had to learn about one of the great explorers by visiting Cape St. Vincent and many years later finding this book.
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