Image: Ewan Kennedy/Unsplash At the zenith of China’s Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor sought to extend China’s influence beyond its borders, not just by demanding tribute from other rulers, but by building a massive navy. Few will recall that at
Image: Ewan Kennedy/Unsplash At the zenith of China’s Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor sought to extend China’s influence beyond its borders, not just by demanding tribute from other rulers, but by building a massive navy. Few will recall that at