USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the April 1492 “Capitulations of Santa Fe", King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella promised Columbus that if he succeeded he would be given the rank of Admiral of the Ocean Sea and appointed Viceroy and Governor of all the new lands he might claim for Spain.

Detailed explanation-2: -He was at first full of hope and ambition, an ambition partly gratified by his title “Admiral of the Ocean Sea, ” awarded to him in April 1492, and by the grants enrolled in the Book of Privileges (a record of his titles and claims).

Detailed explanation-3: -King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain granted him majestic titles such as “Admiral of the Ocean Sea” and “Viceroy and Governor” of all the the islands and lands he discovered as well as a claim to one-tenth of any treasure he found.

Detailed explanation-4: -Telling the story of the greatest sailor of them all, “Admiral of the Ocean Sea” is a vivid and definitive biography of Columbus that details all of his voyages that, for better or worse, changed the world. 50 drawings, maps & charts; 4 fold-outs.

Detailed explanation-5: -The explorer returned to Spain with gold, spices, and “Indian” captives in March 1493 and was received with the highest honors by the Spanish court. He was given the title “admiral of the ocean sea, ” and a second expedition was promptly organized.