The Emperor's admiral commanded a fleet of ships like the world had never seen before. In China, he is a national hero, but hardly anyone knows him here: Who was the legendary Zheng He and what did he transport on his massive ships? The book follows him on his seven voyages across the oceans and shares fascinating and surprising information about China as a maritime nation in the Middle Ages. Info boxes provide additional interesting details. Colorful illustrations immerse the reader in the mysteries of Chinese history.