Title: Zheng He's Voyages Down the Western Seas
Author: The Information Office of the People’s Government of Fujian Province
ISBN: 9787508507088
Press: China Intercontinental Press
Catalogue:
Chapter 1 Great Era-Time and background,family history Zheng He and preparations for ocean-gong adventure
1.Time and background
2.Growing in wars
3.Pre-sail preparations
Chapter 2 Western Sea Voyages and Friendship-Zheng He going down the western seas,conducting exchanges and cooperation
1.First voyage(1405-1407)
2.Second voyage(1407-1409)
3.Third voyage(1409-1411)
4.Fourth voyage(1413-1415)
5.Fifth voyage(1417-1419)
6.Sixth voyage(1421-1422)
7.Seventh voyage(1430-1433)
Chapter 3 Tracing the Routes of Zheng Hes Voyages-Major ports and historical sites
1.Liujia Port in Taicang-Starging Point of Zheng Hes voyage
2.Changle Taiping Port
3.Malacca-Communications hub on the sea
4.Semarang of Java-A place Zheng He passed in six of his seven voyages
5.Port of Aden,Yemen-Junction of Europe,Asia and Africa
6.Eastern coasts of Africa-The far end of Silk Road on the sea
Chapter 4 Meritorious Exploits-Contributions by Zheng He to world civilization
1.Scientific navigation and advanced technologies
2.Safeguarding peace and sowing the seeds of friendship
3.Trade and economic development
4.Ocean-going adventure and vanguard in navigation
5.Cultural dissemination and exchanges
6.Zheng He belongs to the world-Displaying the spirit of peace and friendship