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Christopher Columbus's Misguided Expectations
51:44 - 57:32 (05:48)
Christopher Columbus had high expectations for the men he left behind on Hispaniola, expecting them to find gold, mine, and spice with which to conquer the Holy Sepulchre. However, his intentions for leaving the men behind were primarily to set up a settlement so people could live.
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The notes that Columbus wrote on how to get to and from the new world were purposefully confusing because he didn't want to give foreign powers directions.
51:44 - 53:19 (01:34)
Summary
The notes that Columbus wrote on how to get to and from the new world were purposefully confusing because he didn't want to give foreign powers directions. This could potentially doom the men left on the island and is an example of Columbus's vanity and desire for advancement.
ChapterChristopher Columbus's Misguided Expectations
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses how Columbus left his crew behind with the hope of taking control of the new land, risking their lives if he did not return, highlighting his disregard for them and the irresponsibility of his decision.
53:19 - 54:28 (01:08)
Summary
The speaker discusses how Columbus left his crew behind with the hope of taking control of the new land, risking their lives if he did not return, highlighting his disregard for them and the irresponsibility of his decision.
ChapterChristopher Columbus's Misguided Expectations
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Christopher Columbus, in his letter to the Spanish monarchs, expressed his false expectations of finding vast amounts of gold and spices in Hispaniola and left his crew with these expectations.
54:28 - 57:32 (03:04)
Summary
Christopher Columbus, in his letter to the Spanish monarchs, expressed his false expectations of finding vast amounts of gold and spices in Hispaniola and left his crew with these expectations. However, his true intentions were to establish a settlement and watch over his friend.