1421: The Year China Discovered America
 

1421: The Year China Discovered America

by Gavin Menzies


On March 8, 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China. Its mission was "to proceed all the way to the ends of the earth to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas" and unite the whole world in Confucian harmony.

When it returned in October 1423, the emperor had fallen, leaving China in political and economic chaos. The great ships were left to... (read more)

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my favourite book.
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Shanin
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I enjoyed this book very much. The author did a great job researching and presenting his material. I can't wait until some awesome director, film writer, or movie type person see the epic movie potential in this true story. The large scale proportions of the mission, the discoveries, the ship wrecks, and the tale goes on. What fabulous history to be able to claim, that went centuries over looked despite the obvious evidence.

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