The Transatlantic World

The Transatlantic World

Introduction

In the early 15th century, The Age of Discovery which is also called the Age of Exploration started and continued till 17th century. Throughout this period Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania were explored by Europeans. From the mid to late 15th century, this period has fairly been known as the exploration. In this age, the coastal waters of the Old World were left by Europeans sailors and ships and venture on the immense "green sea of darkness” was embarked (Quinn, 1976). Firstly, ships of Portuguese, next Spanish and at last, in the early 16 century, French, Dutch and British ships start out to reveal a new world which was originally known as the other world, but finally it is called the new world, the Mundus Novus. The expenses were negligible but the dangers were more.

Discussion

At the time of 15th century, Europe emerged from thousand years of backwardness and became the centre of scientific learning and teaching. The concept of new learning was brought by Renaissance, particularly in European soil. New learning is the humanist restoration of Latin and Greek studies which introduced the advancement of biblical studies in 15th century. During the time of Renaissance, the concept of Humanism, which means humans are the rational beings got popularity and spread throughout Europe (Allen, 1997). The key principle of renaissance movement was to focus on the value and dignity of man and its individuality. The history of medieval Europe shows series of conflicts and chaos in both religious and political ends, which certainly lead to the need of revival and end of clashes. Therefore, the 15th century gave birth to Renaissance that returns to learning and research after the time of dark ages. The time of Renaissance is also known as the Age of Discovery, ...