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Book Review of 1421: The Year China Discovered America (P.S.)

1421: The Year China Discovered America (P.S.)
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Helpful Score: 3


I did not know quite what to expect when I got this book, but it turned out to be a very interesting read. He makes a very good case that the Chinese were world travelers long before the Europeans took to the seas in any numbers. The evidence that he presents about Chinese influence in a great number of places around the world is very compelling and the book is a great read. I think he does try to strech the evidence in a couple of place, but overall a great read.