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When China Ruled The Seas,Used
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It Seems As Fantastic As A Dream: Less Than A Hundred Years Before Columbus And The Dawn Of The Great Age Of European Exploration, In The Amazingly Brief Period From 1405 To 1433, China Ruled The World'S Oceans. Under The Command Of The Eunuch Admiral Zheng He, Fleets Of More Than Three Hundred 'Treasure Ships' Some Measuring As Much As 400 Feet Long, With Crews Of 28,000 Men Made Seven Epic Voyages Through The China Seas And The Indian Ocean. Unrivaled In Size Until The Invasion Fleets Of World War I, The Fleets Traveled From Taiwan To The Red Sea, Down The East Coast Of Africa, China'S El Dorado, And Perhaps Even To Australia, Three Hundred Years Before Captain Cook'S 'Discovery.'Bearing A Costly Cargo Of The Ming Empire'S Finest Silks, Porcelains, And Lacquerware, The Treasure Fleets Ventured Forth Ready To Trade With All Who Recognized The Authority Of The Dragon Throne, Occupied At The Time By The Ambitious Zhu Di, Who Also Built Beijing'S Forbidden City. Far More Than Mere Commercial Missions, However, The Expeditions Churned Up Political And Cultural Currents In Southeast Asia And Precipitated The Diaspora Of The Chinese Throughout The Indian Ocean Basin.Half The World Was Thus In China'S Grasp, And The Rest Could Easily Have Been, Had The Emperor So Wished. But Instead China Turned Inward, Resulting In The Rapid Demise Of Its Navy And The Loss Of Its Technological And Scientific Edge Over Europe. As Had Happened Many Times Before In The Country'S History And Has Happened Many Times Since The Gates That Had Swung So Wide Clanged Shut, And China'S Period Of Greatest Expansion Was Followed By That Of Its Greatest Isolation.When China Ruled The Seas Is Popular History At Its Best. Drawing On New Translations Of Eyewitness Accounts And Official Ming Histories, And Including Dozens Of Vivid Illustrations, This Is The First Full Account Of One Of The Most Colorful Chapters In China'S Past And Its Sudden, Enigmatic End.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'When China Ruled the Seas'? A: 'When China Ruled the Seas' explores China's maritime dominance during the early 15th century under Admiral Zheng He, detailing the epic voyages of treasure fleets and their impact on global trade and cultural exchange.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Louise Levathes, who provides a comprehensive account of the historical events and significance of China's exploration and naval power.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'When China Ruled the Seas' is a hardcover edition of popular history, aimed at readers interested in maritime history, Chinese culture, and global exploration.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages, providing detailed insights and illustrations related to China's naval expeditions.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but remains readable and intact.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'When China Ruled the Seas' was published on May 19, 1994, making it a well-established resource on the subject.
- Q: What significant historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers China's maritime expeditions from 1405 to 1433, including interactions with various regions in Asia and Africa and the cultural implications of these voyages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: While the book is accessible for general readers, it draws on historical sources and translations, making it a valuable resource for those interested in academic study of the era.
- Q: What illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes dozens of vivid illustrations that complement the text, providing visual context to the historical narratives and maritime expeditions.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about China's naval history, the scale of Zheng He's voyages, the cultural exchanges prompted by these expeditions, and the eventual decline of China's maritime influence.