Zheng He's Treasure Fleets

Zheng He's Treasure Fleets recounts the remarkable story of China's vast naval expeditions in the early 15th century, led by the extraordinary admiral Zheng He. Covering his personal journey from captivity to command, as well as the scale of the treasure ships and the extensive Indian Ocean trade network, the book explores why China halted its voyages and the potential global impact had they continued. It offers a compelling, evidence-based perspective on a largely overlooked phase of world history, emphasizing the civilization's technological and maritime prowess before Europe's rise.