The History of China Podcast
The History of China
Chris Stewart
#223 - Ming 14: Maybe The Real Treasure Was The Friends We Made Along The Way - episode of The History of China podcast

#223 - Ming 14: Maybe The Real Treasure Was The Friends We Made Along The Way

42 minutes Posted Sep 5, 2021 at 12:33 pm.
0:00
42:18
Download MP3
Show notes

While dying emperors, shifting policies, and vindictive princes keep the capital busy, Admiral Zheng He will manage to sneak in on last joy-ride into the sunset aboard his beloved Treasure Fleet...


Time Period Covered:

1424-1435 CE


Major Historical Figures:

The Hongxi Emperor (Zhu Gaochi) [r. 1424-1425]

The Xuande Emperor (Zhu Zhanji) [r. 1425-1435]

Zhu Gaoxu, the Prince of Han [1380-1426]

Zhu Gaosui, the Prince of Zhao [1383-1431]

Grand Admiral Zheng He [1371-1433]


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices