2012 Book Review #66: 1421
Aug. 14th, 2012 06:55 pmTitle: 1421: The Year that China Discovered America
Author: Gavin Menzies
Genre: Pop history
Thingummies: 4, assuming it's moderately true
Synopsis: A retired submarine commander makes the controversial assertion that Ming Dynasty treasure ships explored most of the world decades before the Portuguese began their historic voyages.
Thoughts: ( So, what did you think? )
Author: Gavin Menzies
Genre: Pop history
Thingummies: 4, assuming it's moderately true
Synopsis: A retired submarine commander makes the controversial assertion that Ming Dynasty treasure ships explored most of the world decades before the Portuguese began their historic voyages.
Thoughts: ( So, what did you think? )