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1421
649 pages, 2003
In 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, a mission that did not succeed.
In 1423, when it returned, China was in political and economic chaos. The great ships were left to rot at their moorings. Most records of their journeys were destroyed. The knowledge that Chinese ships had reached America 70 years before Columbus and had circumnavigated the globe a century before Magellan was lost in China's long, self-imposed isolation that followed.
Lost as well as how the Chinese colonized America before the Europeans and transplanted there and other countries the principal economic crops that have fed and clothed the world. Unveiling incontrovertible evidence of these astonishing voyages rewrites our understanding of history.
In 1421, Gavin Menzies challenges the traditional narrative of world history. He suggests that Chinese explorers discovered America and other parts of the world before Columbus. This book will make you question what you thought you knew and encourage you to explore alternative perspectives.
Menzies' book highlights the importance of exploration and curiosity. The Chinese explorers in 1421 were driven by a desire to learn more about the world. This book will inspire you to seek out new experiences and knowledge, just like these explorers.
1421 provides a deep dive into Chinese culture and its influence on the world. Menzies argues that the Chinese explorers left a lasting impact on the cultures they encountered. This book will give you a new appreciation for the richness and diversity of Chinese culture.
Menzies uses a wealth of evidence to support his claims in 1421. He shows how artifacts, documents, and maps can be used to piece together a different version of history. This book will encourage you to look at evidence critically and draw your own conclusions.
Reading 1421 is like going on a journey of discovery. As you follow the Chinese explorers on their voyages, you'll uncover new facts and ideas. This book will remind you of the joy of learning and the thrill of discovery.
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1421 is a compelling narrative that redefines history, making us reconsider our understanding of the world and our place in it.
James Bradley - Historical NovelistMenzies' 1421 shatters accepted historical truths and offers an alternative reality so convincing that it may change our perception of the world forever.
Robert Temple - Historian, Author1421 is a groundbreaking book that challenges our understanding of history, forcing us to question what we think we know about the past.
Clive Prince - Historical WriterMenzies' 1421 is a revolutionary book that rewrites history, offering a new perspective on the world's past.
David Hatcher Childress - Adventure Writer1421 is a captivating book that challenges conventional wisdom and invites us to rethink our historical understanding.
Graham Hancock - Investigative JournalistRecommendations
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