Columbus as a Hero

 

  • Columbus, Christopher, and Bartolomé de Las Casas. The Diario of Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to America, 1492-1493. Vol. 70. University of Oklahoma Press, 1991.
    • Abstract: This is Christopher Columbus’s diary from his travels at sea. It is a very valid source because the information comes directly from Christopher Columbus therefore, there is no bias. The entries are very detailed and provide insight on Columbus’s inner thoughts.
  • Phillips, William D., and Carla Rahn Phillips. The Worlds of Christopher Columbus. Cambridge University Press, 1993.
    • Abstract: This book talks about Christopher Columbus’s entire journey. It references his title of a hero to some and explains why other’s might feel differently. The book is an opinionated depiction of Columbus’s life.
  • Columbus, Christopher, and Richard Henry Major. “Select Letters of Christopher Columbus, with Other Original Documents, Relating to His Four Voyages to the New World.” Internet Archive, London, Printed for the Hakluyt Society, 1 Jan. 1870
    • Abstract: This website contains letters and original documents written by Christopher Columbus. This source is valid because it’s Christopher Columbus’ exact words.
  • Royal, Robert. “Columbus and the Beginning of the World.” EBSCOhost, Institute of Religion and Public Lilfe, 1 May 1999, web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=2&sid=d98c0e11-1cf1-454b-8337-c0230dc17336%40sessionmgr104.
    • Abstract: This article discusses the journey of Christopher Columbus and his contributions to founding the world we live in today. It explains his motives behind his actions and the positive effects of his voyage.
  • Christopher Columbus 1451? – 1506 Italian Explorer Who Was the First European to Discover the New World Opened North and South America to European Exploration and Colonization.
    • Abstract: The story of Columbus as a hero is told in this website. The article starts off with information on Columbus’s early life, and then progresses to the legacy left by Columbus. This article argues that Columbus’s Actions changed the world in a positive way.
  • Carrol, WARREN. “Honoring Christopher Columbus.” Honoring Christopher Columbus, Catholic Education Research Center
    • Abstract: This article tells Columbus’s story as a hero. It argues that Columbus did discover the Americas, and that the many deaths of the indigenous people were not directly cause by Columbus. The Article describes Columbus as a “flawed hero”, and that every man has their flaws.