Exploration and Conquest in the Age of Reconnaissance
Words: 762 Pages: 3 4481J. H. Parry's seminal work, "The Age of Reconnaissance," delves into the significant themes of exploration and conquest, particularly in chapters eight to nineteen. The exploration of the West African coast served as a preliminary rehearsal for the grand opening of the India trade, which occurred roughly forty years after the death of Prince Henry. At the time, gold was not only a sought-after commodity but also a currency of immense value. The discovery of a coastline that supplied gold […]