Author: Yamashita, Michael,
Title: Zheng He. [Tracing the epic voyages of China's greatest explorer]
Description: Before the legendary explorations of Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan, Admiral Zheng He sailed from Ming-dynasty China, and in 28 years, made seven voyages visiting 30 countries. With his fleet of hundreds of junks, he traveled from Southeast Asia to Africa, from India to the Middle East, gathering riches, scientific knowledge, fame, and power for his emperor. He came close to conquering the world, until the Ming Dynasty's power shriveled and the explorer's accomplishments were all but forgotten. More than six centuries after his first voyage, acclaimed photographer Michael Yamashita restores the deeds of the Forgotten Admiral to their rightful place in history. l White Star Publishers. Vercelli 2006. Ln. 447 pp. with dustjacket. With many col. photogr. Very good condition.

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