Displaying 1 of 1 2011 Format: Book Author: Cliff, Nigel, author Title: Holy war : how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations / Nigel Cliff. Publisher, Date: New York : Harper, [2011]. ©2011 Description: x, 8 (unnumbered) pages of plates, 547 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm Subjects: Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524 Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524 -- Influence East and West Christianity and other religions -- Islam -- History -- 16th century Islam -- Relations -- Christianity -- History -- 16th century Africa -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese India -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese Africa -- Discovery and exploration -- Religious aspects India -- Discovery and exploration -- Religious aspects Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Origins. East and West ; The Holy Land ; A family war ; The ocean sea ; The end of the world ; The rivals -- Exploration. The commander ; Learning the ropes ; The Swahili coast ; Riding the monsoon ; Kidnap ; Dangers and delights ; A Venetian in Lisbon -- Crusade. The Admiral of India ; Shock and awe ; Standoff at sea ; Empire of the Waves ; The King's Deputy ; The crazy sea. LCCN: 2011021331 ISBN: 9780061735127 (hardcover) 0061735124 (hardcover) Other Number: 703206410 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 1913130 Call Number: 909/.4 Course Reserves: 0 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Place Request Please select and request a specific volume by clicking one of the icons in the 'Where is it?' section below. Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Map It Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1