650 pp. Numerous illustrations, including color photographs and maps. Includes new findings and afterword. CONTENTS: Introduction; I. Imperial China; II. The Guiding Stars; III. The Voyage of Hong Bao; IV. The Voyage of Zhou Man; V. The Voyage of Zhou Wen; VI. The Voyage of Yang Qing; VII. Portugal Inherits the Crown; Epilogue; Postscript; Appendices.
