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Introduction. A rare and precious treasure ; The spice trade ; The maritime race for spice ; The navigator's gambit -- Europe. Into the unknown ; The sailors ; One mission, many languages ; Sea of rivalry ; Guiding lights ; Becalmed and betrayed -- South America. Arrival in the jungle bay ; Forbidden paradise ; Curious exchanges ; Frostbitten hopes ; Mutiny and misfortune ; An inhuman deceit ; Storms and saltwater ; Lost in the maze ; Tears of triumph -- Oceania. The wide blue yonder ; Adrift in the known unknown ; Desolate seas ; Shadows on the shore -- South East Asia. Whispers of the archipelago ; Echoes of conquest and resistance ; The unyielding shore ; The betrayal ; A leaderless crew ; The end of the quest ; Where the clove tree grows ; Divergent paths -- Africa. The sole stop -- Europe. Triumph and tragedy ; Return of the Victoria ; Beyond cloves ; The legacy -- Glossary

"This is the epic true story of the sailors who circumnavigated the Earth for the very first time, and of the people who shaped the voyage along the way. You'll meet the Indigenous peoples who encountered the crew, and Enrique de Malacca, the Malay guide who was forced to join the expedition and influenced it in undeniable ways. Travel with the crew as they survive humid jungles, frozen wastes, and wild waters, as well as danger and mutinies both on and off their ships. They carried home tales of faraway lands and people, and a powerful piece of knowledge: their expedition confirmed that the Earth is round. It was a history-making voyage that changed lives--and the world. Unapologetically and poignantly written and illustrated by Thekla Priebst, The Voyage That Changed the World will sweep you along on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring the triumphs, dangers, betrayals, and tragedies that marked this epic endeavour for a truly unforgettable read."--