Episode 171: Empire of the Ocean Waves

Vasco da Gama's voyages to India revolutionize the Portuguese Overseas Empire. By the end of his second voyage to India, Portugal (and Europe) has effectively replaced the Muslim trading cities of Arabia and Egypt as the dominant force in the Indian Ocean. For more content, check out westerncivpodcast.com  Become a Patron today at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast