Menzies, Gavin
1421: The Year China Discovered the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553815221
- author:
- Menzies, Gavin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 649
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.7 x 4.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 500 to c 1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
1421: The Year China Discovered The World
A groundbreaking historical detective story that challenges our understanding of the Age of Exploration. In 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China, under the command of Emperor Zhu Di's loyal eunuch admirals. Their mission was to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas and unite the world in Confucian harmony. The journey would last over two years and circle the globe.
For over 600 years, the records of this remarkable voyage were lost, and the world was led to believe that Christopher Columbus was the first to reach America and circumnavigate the globe. But recent discoveries have uncovered the truth, and Gavin Menzies shares the remarkable account of his findings in this fascinating book.
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