Christopher Columbus, armed with a letter from Queen Isabella's former confessor, secures an audience with the Spanish court to pitch his groundbreaking plan to reach the Far East by sailing west. Despite facing opposition from court insiders and financial rivals like Francisco de Bobadilla, Columbus remains resolute and ultimately secures the support needed to embark on his historic voyage.
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus charts a course through the complex Spanish royal court, persuading Queen Isabella that his innovative plan to reach the East by sailing west is feasible.