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In spite of the fact that an entire continent was named after him, Amerigo Vespucci remains one of the least researched characters in American history. In an attempt to find the man behind the character, this book casts light on the time of Vespucci and on the reasons why many traditional historians do not know much about him, and reveals a man far removed from the fanatical descriptions of his admirers and from the slander of his enemies. Pese al hecho que todo un continente fuera bautizado en su honor hace 500 años, Amérigo Vespucci ha sido uno de los personajes menos estudiados de la...

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The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli is one of his most celebrated works regarding western philosophy and politics. It constitutes a polemic and irreverent way of thinking that is a bit ironic but always lucid. You'll be captivated by a timeless assessment of power, status, and their origins, as well as how these are legitimized.

Narra el viaje a los orígenes de María de las Mercedes de Santa Cruz y Montalvo, condesa de Merlín, cubana culta, discreta con talento musical y literario, una mujer pionera por muchos motivos.