Zheng He and the Treasure Fleet, 1405-1433

Zheng He and the Treasure Fleet, 1405-1433
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Publisher : China Books & Periodicals
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 9812480900
ISBN-13 : 9789812480903
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Book Synopsis Zheng He and the Treasure Fleet, 1405-1433 by : Paul Rozario

Download or read book Zheng He and the Treasure Fleet, 1405-1433 written by Paul Rozario and published by China Books & Periodicals. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Admiral Zheng He is a historical figure in China and a great explorer in the history of navigation, undertook a total of seven epic voyages between 1405 and 1433, spanning over 30 countries throughout the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean. These historic voyages are the largest maritime expeditions in world history. Some speculate that the fleet circumnavigated and mapped the world, including America, a century before Magellan. Uniquely organized as a travel guide, the book is invaluable to historians, scholars, as well as modern-day visitors to these sites.


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