Andrei RomanovAndrei Romanov is an economist, independent researcher, and world traveler based in the Algarve, Portugal, just miles from the shores where Prince Henry's caravels first launched the Age of Discovery.Born in Bucharest with a rich multicultural heritae, Andrei has always been fascinated by the collision of cultures and the forces that shape history. With a degree in International Economic Relationships and over 15 years of global professional experience, he brings a unique analytical lens to the past. He doesn't just recount the voyages; he reconstructs the geopolitical strategies and trade networks that made them possible.Alongside his professional career, Andrei has dedicated himself to researching the Age of Discovery "from the source." Leveraging his fluency in Portuguese, English, and Romanian, he delves into archives, museums, and historical sites across Portugal to uncover local scholarship often overlooked in the English-speaking world.A former champion athlete, Andrei applies the same discipline and rigour to historical investigation as he did to elite sports. He resonates deeply with explorers like Pêro da Covilhã, who travelled land and sea to bridge the gap between East and West.In Masters of the Ocean Sea, his debut work of narrative history, he draws on this unique blend of economic expertise and passion for maritime exploration to tell the epic saga of the men who redrew the map of the world.He lives on Portugal's southern coast, within sight of the Atlantic that once carried caravels into the unknown. Read More Read Less