Magellan
Stefan Zweig
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Magellan
by Stefan Zweig
Published
March 31, 2005
Publisher
Debate
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9788483066102
ISBN-10
8483066106
Description
En 1518, un cuarto de siglo después de Cristóbal Colón, un exiliado portugués, Magallanes, logró convencer al rey de España, Carlos I, de que le proporcionara una flota con el fin de explorar el mar que separaba Asia de América, el continente descubierto por Colón unos años antes. A sus treinta y nueve años, estaba al mando de una flota de cinco barcos y 265 hombres, y comenzaba un episodio que marcaría la historia de la navegación y de la humanidad. Regresó tres años después en un barco improvisado, con solo dieciocho hombres. Un motín, frío, hambre, rivalidad, errores cartográficos…, de nada se salvará el célebre aventurero. Con su prosa fluida y elegante, Zweig narra la experiencia de Magallanes como una gran novela de aventuras, en el que sigue siendo el relato más bello sobre este viaje. Cuidadosamente documentada, la reconstrucción de su hazaña es un brillante cuadro de las condiciones económicas y políticas a comienzos del siglo XVI, y rinde tributo a la hazaña de un genio apasionado, que con unos insignificantes barcos dio la vuelta al globo, demostrando por primera vez su redondez.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Magellan?
This edition of Magellan has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Magellan?
For most readers, Magellan typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Magellan?
The estimated word count for Magellan is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Magellan?
Magellan was written by Stefan Zweig.
When was Magellan published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 31, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.