“America” in the Context of Terminological Variation: a Spanish View

 
PIIS013038640004836-7-1
DOI10.31857/S013038640004836-7
Publication type Article
Status Published
Authors
Occupation:  Assistant Professor
Affiliation: MIREA-Russian Technological University
Address: Russian Federation, Moscow
Journal nameNovaia i noveishaia istoriia
EditionIssue 3
Pages9-15
Abstract

The article analyzes the emergence and existence of the term "America" in the XVI century. In particular, it marks its German, not Spanish, origin. The comparison of the role of Columbus and Vespucci in the literature of the XVI – XVII centuries is considered.

KeywordsAmerica, New World, Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, Alexander Humboldt
Received22.04.2019
Publication date23.04.2019
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