John Cabot’s Voyages: Sailing for England
Words: 584 Pages: 2 1402Hailing from Genoa, Italy, under the moniker Giovanni Caboto, John Cabot emerged as a seminal figure in the epoch of exploration. Despite his Italian lineage, Cabot's legacy is indelibly linked with his maritime endeavors under the aegis of England, sanctioned by King Henry VII. These voyages heralded England's foray into overseas exploration and territorial claims in the New World. In the twilight of the 15th century, amid fervent quests for new trade conduits and dominions, the triumphs of Christopher Columbus, […]