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Christopher Columbus

Explorer mentioned in context of European conquest and violence.

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Also known as Columbus

First appearance: iv

Christopher Columbus shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Used as an example of the madness required to discover a new world, analogous to the leap of faith needed to abandon the old order.
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Christopher Columbus first appears in 0018 iv.

In V: Used as an example of the madness required to discover a new world, analogous to the leap of faith needed to abandon the old order.

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  • Historical and biblical figures in Tolstoy's critique

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