![]() ![]() ![]() Educators should proceed with caution for any classroom use. ![]() Note: The works of Gavin Menzies have been heavily scrutinized by scholars and his controversial claims have been seriously questioned. The book 1421 presents historical evidence and maps that support Gavin Menzies thesis that Ming Chinese fleets had sailed the world. Their journey would last more than two years and circle the globe." (from back cover) Book is highly controversial and relatively unproven. Their mission was "to proceed all the way to the end of the earth to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas" and unite the whole world in Confucian harmony. The ships, huge junks nearly five hundred feet long and built from the finest teak, were under the command of Emperor Zhu Di’s loyal eunuch admirals. 1421: The Year China Discovered The World Paperback 3 November 2003 by Gavin Menzies (Author) 799 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 14.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 105.03 2 Used from 13.26 5 New from 42.78 Paperback 24.20 6 Used from 12.52 14 New from 24. On March 8, 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen sailed from its base in China. Gavin Menzies’s extraordinary findings rewrite history. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. "The incredible true story of the discovery of America before Columbus was even born. < Talk:1421: The Year China Discovered the World This is an archive of past discussions. ![]()
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