{"product_id":"9781626721227","title":"Seven Voyages : How China's Treasure Fleet Conquered the Sea","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSeven Voyages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Laurence Bergreen, Sara Fray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Laurence Bergreen and author Sara Fray comes this immaculately researched history for young readers detailing the life of Zheng He, his complex and enduring friendship with his emperor, and the epic \u003ci\u003eSeven Voyages\u003c\/i\u003e he led that would establish China as a global power.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1405. The central coast of China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt nearly seven feet tall, Admiral Zheng He looked out at the sea before him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the next three decades, the oceans would be his home, as he would command over 1,500 ships and thousands of sailors in seven journeys that would predate the heart of the European Age of Exploration. Over his seven epic journeys, Zheng He explored the Northern Pacific and Indian Oceans, traveling as far as the east coast of Africa, expanding Chinese power globally, warring with pirates, and capturing enemies along the way in the name of his emperor, Zhu Di. But this giant figure was not always at the helm of a ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"The research for this book must have been as formidable as the voyages, with the authors covering everything from Chinese daily life in the 1400s to shipbuilding and regional politics. It’s never overwhelming, though, since as well as being fascinating on their own, these facts contextualize the swashbuckling drama.\"—Booklist, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781626721227\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40667423998158,"sku":"9781626721227","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_41997845-be5c-4e42-9621-5a87a603278c.jpg?v=1639710956","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781626721227","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}