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The author uses the material presented in Louise Levathes’ “When China Ruled the Seas : The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433” to illustrate the factors which were at play in the fifteenth century in regard to naval expeditions. During this century China would undertake the chore of building one of the world’s most impressive naval fleets. This fleet of ships, and the men who sailed them, would bring China to the brink of a new world direction. Unfortunately, however, that direction would end abruptly as the leadership of China fell from one man’s hands to that of his son’s. No additional sources are listed.
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fifteenth century was one of the most fascinating times in history. During this time period Europe was embroiled in the struggle to move away from the Middle Ages.
China, on the other hand, was engaged in just as an impressive task. During this century she would undertake the chore of building one of the worlds most impressive
naval fleets. This fleet of ships, and the men who sailed them, would bring China to the brink of a new world direction. Unfortunately, however, that direction would
end abruptly as the leadership of China fell from one mans hands to that of his sons. In "When China Ruled the Seas
: The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433" author Louise Levathes explores the factors which were at play in fifteenth century China which determined Chinas relationship with the rest
of the world. China during this time period was largely isolated from the rest of the world. In many ways, however, it could be contended that this isolation
was the preference of those that controlled Chinas destiny. With the reign of emperor Zhu Di, however, Chinas world direction would begin to waver away from isolation and toward
world interaction. Zhu Dis goals would be made possible by a growing component of Chinese society who sought to end the isolation
that had characterized China for most of her century. These men were eager to venture out over the sea and to interact with other countries. This component was
the merchant class of China, a class whose most prominent member was emperor Zhu Di himself. Zhu Di, and those who supported him, recognized the value of international trade
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