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Codex 632: The Secret Identity of Christopher Columbus

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ABOUT
THE BOOK

In his quest to decipher this mysterious code, Thomas travels around the world from Lisbon to Rio, New York, and Jerusalem. He quickly immerses himself in the fascinating history of the discovery of the Americas, and the one enigma that no historian has ever been able to solve: the true identity of Christopher Columbus.
Mesmerizing in the way in which it reinterprets history most have come to regard as fact, Codex 632 reveals what could be one of the greatest historical misinterpretations of all time.

ABOUT
THE TRANSLATOR Alison
Entrekin

NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS

Codex 632 is a compelling novel, based on actual documents, focusing on the true identity of Christopher Columbus and his Liberian Jewish background. It’s a well-structured, fluidly written story, full of historical suspense, presenting readers with more proof than speculation, and perfectly balancing humour and erudition.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country
Portugal
Original Language
Portugese
Publisher
William Morrow & Company
Translator
Alison Entrekin

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