Author: Levathes, Louise

When China ruled the seas: the treasure fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433
Date1994
Publish_locationNew York
PublisherSimon & Schuster
CollectionRicci Institute Library
LanguageEnglish
Record_typeBook
ShelfStacks
Call NumberDS753.6.C48 L48 1994
Description252 p, 8 unnumbered p of plates : illus, map ; 25 cm
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When China ruled the seas: the treasure fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433 / Louise Levathes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-231) and index.

The Yi peoples -- Confucians and curiosities -- The prisoner and the prince -- The treasure fleet -- Destination : Calicut -- The strange kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon -- Emissaries of the dragon throne -- The auspicious appearance of the celestial animals -- Fires in the Forbidden City -- The last voyage -- The sultan' bride.

Tells of a fleet of Chinese treasure ships and seven epic voyages between 1405 and 1433.

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SubjectStatesmen--China--Biography China--Commerce--History--Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 Explorers--China--History Zheng He 鄭和, 1371-1435--Biography
ISBN0671701584 ; 9780671701581
LCCN93042773