1421: The Year That China Discovered America
BY Gavin Menzies
Published By Harper Perennial
Year Published 2008
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
On the 8th of March, 1421 the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China to “proceed all the way to the ends of the earth to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas.” When the fleet returned home in October of 1423, the Emperor had fallen, leaving China in political and economic chaos. This is the basis of this well researched book by Gavin Menzies. With verve and unflagging conviction, Menzies advances a thesis, that if proved would fundamentally rewrite the history of fifteenth century maritime exploration.
Notes - slight wear on cover.
BY Gavin Menzies
Published By Harper Perennial
Year Published 2008
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
On the 8th of March, 1421 the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China to “proceed all the way to the ends of the earth to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas.” When the fleet returned home in October of 1423, the Emperor had fallen, leaving China in political and economic chaos. This is the basis of this well researched book by Gavin Menzies. With verve and unflagging conviction, Menzies advances a thesis, that if proved would fundamentally rewrite the history of fifteenth century maritime exploration.
Notes - slight wear on cover.
BY Gavin Menzies
Published By Harper Perennial
Year Published 2008
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
On the 8th of March, 1421 the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China to “proceed all the way to the ends of the earth to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas.” When the fleet returned home in October of 1423, the Emperor had fallen, leaving China in political and economic chaos. This is the basis of this well researched book by Gavin Menzies. With verve and unflagging conviction, Menzies advances a thesis, that if proved would fundamentally rewrite the history of fifteenth century maritime exploration.
Notes - slight wear on cover.
