Fifteenth-century China was a maritime powerhouse that explored new lands and opened trade routes. It was also the best-connected political entity in the world, with a presence in Asia, Africa, and ...
Even in our 21st century of supertankers and cruise ships lit like floating cities, Zheng He’s treasure fleet still inspires awe. More than 300 vessels with some 30,000 men sailed in the first ...
Editor's preface -- Author's preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. The enigma of Zheng He -- The Chinese Tributary System and the purpose of Zheng He's voyages -- Traditional Chinese interpretations of ...
Mixing ancient Chinese prints and vivid color photographs, Yamashita retraces forgotten journeys of Ming Dynasty explorer Zheng He, reputed to have reached the Americas 70 years before Christopher ...
Development has begun on Zheng He Fantasy Adventure, a new series inspired by the voyages of the 15th-century Chinese explorer Zheng He from mm2 Entertainment and Sparky Animation. The 3D animated ...