1421: The Year China Discovered The World

1421: The Year China Discovered The World
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 690
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ISBN-10 : 9780553815221
ISBN-13 : 0553815229
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Book Synopsis 1421: The Year China Discovered The World by : Gavin Menzies

Download or read book 1421: The Year China Discovered The World written by Gavin Menzies and published by Random House. This book was released on 2003-11-25 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. But by the time they returned home, Zhu Di had lost control and China was turning inwards, leaving the records of their discoveries to be forgotten for centuries.


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