1421: The Year China Discovered The World by Gavin Menzies

1421: The Year China Discovered The World

Gavin Menzies

520 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

nonfiction history informative slow-paced
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On 8 February 1421 the largest fleet the world had ever seen sailed from its base in China. The ships, 500 foot long junks made from the finest teak and mahogany, were led by Emperor Zhu Di's loyal eunuch admirals. Their mission was 'to proceed al...

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