Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture

Admiral Zheng He's Treasure Fleet

Educational Sep 22, 2017 31 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E15: Take to the seas with Ming-era Admiral Zheng He, whose travels on behalf of the emperor Yongle were the stuff of legend. Witness life aboard Zheng's huge treasure ships, nine-masted behemoths laden with luxury goods. Follow the commander's seven voyages, as he ventured to points beyond to proclaim the glories of the Ming court and to enlarge its cultural and economic power.

Educational Sep 22, 2017 31 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2017
Run Time: 31 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.