1434: The Year A Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed To Italy And Ignited The Renaissance
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Author: Gavin Menzies
Binding: Paperback
Published: HarperCollinsPublishers, 2008
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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This compelling work of historical non-fiction argues for a radical reinterpretation of the European Renaissance. It chronicles the astonishing journey of a vast Chinese fleet to Italy in 1434, presenting compelling evidence that this expedition introduced advanced knowledge and technologies that profoundly influenced Western thought and art. The narrative illustrates how Chinese innovations in cartography, astronomy, and engineering sparked a cultural awakening across the continent. This provocative account challenges conventional historical understanding, offering a meticulously researched perspective on the true origins of one of humanity's most significant intellectual and artistic periods, as detailed in 1434: The Year A Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed To Italy And Ignited The Renaissance.
Author: Gavin Menzies
Binding: Paperback
Published: HarperCollinsPublishers, 2008
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling work of historical non-fiction argues for a radical reinterpretation of the European Renaissance. It chronicles the astonishing journey of a vast Chinese fleet to Italy in 1434, presenting compelling evidence that this expedition introduced advanced knowledge and technologies that profoundly influenced Western thought and art. The narrative illustrates how Chinese innovations in cartography, astronomy, and engineering sparked a cultural awakening across the continent. This provocative account challenges conventional historical understanding, offering a meticulously researched perspective on the true origins of one of humanity's most significant intellectual and artistic periods, as detailed in 1434: The Year A Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed To Italy And Ignited The Renaissance.