When China Ruled the Waves
– The Voyages of Zheng He
In 1405, a mighty fleet–possibly the most powerful sailing fleet ever sent to sea–set sail from the port of Nanjing in China. Commanded by one of the Chinese emperor’s most trusted servants, the eunuch Zheng He, the ships made their way around southeast Asia as far as India, before returning to Nanjing loaded with treasure.
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In all, Zheng He and his treasure fleet made seven epic voyages across thousands of miles of ocean, reaching India, the Middle East, and Africa. Each time, they brought back priceless tribute for the emperor, form precious stones to exotic animals.
Who was the man who led these great expeditions? Why did his master, the Emperor Zhu Di, order them? Find out about Chinese life, on sea and land, in the golden age of the Ming dynasty.
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