Turning Points in Modern History

1433—The Great Voyages of Admiral Zheng He (1x1)

Ausstrahlung: Jan 01, 2013

Explore the idea of modernity and define "turning point." Then, consider why Chinese admiral Zheng He's voyages promoting the power of China's authority did not continue as part of a larger campaign of discovery--and what the consequences might have been had he reached the Americas.