The Wealth of Nations · Character
Columbus
Explorer whose voyages are cited in colonial context.
minor
Also known as himself
First appearance: Of the Motives for Establishing New Colonies
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Columbus is depicted as the central figure whose voyages initiated European colonization, driven by the hope of finding gold mines and presenting gold ornaments to the Spanish…
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In Of the Motives for Establishing New Colonies: Columbus is depicted as the central figure whose voyages initiated European colonization, driven by the hope of finding gold mines and presenting gold ornaments to the…
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- Colonial observers and Europeans
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