Columbus. The Converso Who Changed the World

Five centuries of myths, silences, and political projections—this is the most complete and unapologetic profile of Columbus written in the 21st century

Christopher Columbus is a figure forever wrapped in mystery, myth, and debate. His life has sparked centuries of fascination, with each generation interpreting his story through the lens of its own values and questions. In this context, a new biography becomes not only possible—but necessary.

Columbus. The Converso Who Changed the World offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive portrait of the man behind the myth. Relying on primary sources and the latest genetic discoveries, the author brings long-standing controversies into focus: Where was Columbus truly born? Did someone else reach the Americas before him? Did he know he had discovered a new continent? Where are his remains?

With historical precision and narrative flair, the author separates fact from legend, dismantling ideological distortions and long-held assumptions. He also explores the hypothesis of Columbus’s converso (Jewish convert) origins, an identity that may have shaped his ambitions, motivations, and silences.

Written for a new generation of readers seeking truth beyond patriotic myths or simplistic judgments, this biography reclaims the full complexity of one of history’s most pivotal and polarizing figures.