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Zheng He
1433 - Nanjing
In the southern provinces of the Ming Empire, the admiral who commanded the greatest fleet in history reflects on why the emperor ordered the ships burned.
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1388 to 1478
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Medieval
Medieval realms and dynasties
700 to 1400
Kingship, faith, succession, and the durability of personal rule.
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Renaissance courts and workshops
1400 to 1600
Art, learning, and authority concentrated in courts, studios, and city-states.
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1388 CE to 1478 CE
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Zheng He
1433 - Nanjing
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In the southern provinces of the Ming Empire, the admiral who commanded the greatest fleet in history reflects on why the emperor ordered the ships burned.
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