{"product_id":"the-year-a-magnificent-chinese-fleet-sailed-to-italy-and-ignited-the-renaissance","title":"The Year a magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed to Italy and ignited the renaissance","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"37\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"37\"\u003ePublisher: Harper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eAuthor: Gavin Menzies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"85\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"110\"\u003ePublished Year: 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eISBN: 9780007269556\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"149\"\u003ePages: 367\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eBook Condition: Used – Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eDimensions: 19 x 13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eAvailability: In Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eIn this bold and controversial historical study, Gavin Menzies challenges conventional narratives of the European Renaissance. The book argues that in 1434, a Chinese fleet may have reached Italy, bringing advanced knowledge, navigational techniques, and scientific ideas that influenced the cultural and intellectual awakening of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eDrawing on maps, maritime records, and cross-cultural connections, the author proposes an alternative interpretation of global exploration and knowledge exchange in the 15th century. The work blends investigative research with provocative historical theory, inviting readers to reconsider established assumptions about East-West interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eA fascinating read for enthusiasts of world history, maritime exploration, and Renaissance studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50762093953328,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G10083","price":450.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-02-14T151612.897.png?v=1771062414","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-year-a-magnificent-chinese-fleet-sailed-to-italy-and-ignited-the-renaissance","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}