Empire in the Western Ocean

Sea Power and the Early Ming Navy, 13551449

Geoff Wade, Jung-pang Lo, Bruce A. Elleman , Richard J. Smith (GlaxoSmithKline, Stevenage, Herfordshire, UK)

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The Chinese University Press
05 March 2024

Asian history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Maritime history; Naval forces & warfare

In this ground-breaking, posthumous study, the late Lo Jung-pang discusses the geographic, political, and commercial factors that led to the emergence of seapower and a navy under the Ming. While Zheng He and his seven expeditions have received some scholarly attention, few understand the long history of maritime engagement which provided the nautical and technical background for these voyages. The evolution of this maritime engagement and its extension into the Indian Ocean is the focus of Lo's still-timely and highly significant work.

Empire in the Western Ocean represents the most comprehensive and insightful English-language treatment to date of the evolution and activities of the early Ming navy. Moreover, it encourages further inquiry into contemporary questions of China's maritime aspirations.

By: Jung-pang Lo
Afterword by: Geoff Wade
Foreword by: Richard J. Smith (GlaxoSmithKline Stevenage Herfordshire UK)
Edited by: Bruce A. Elleman
Imprint: The Chinese University Press
Country of Publication: Hong Kong
Dimensions: Height: 23mm, Width: 15mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 624g
ISBN: 9789882372719
ISBN 10: 9882372716
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 05 March 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lo Jung-pang (1912-1981) was the premier Western-language historian of China's maritime history. He was professor of Chinese history at the University of California, Davis since 1969. Bruce A. Elleman is William V. Pratt Professor of International History, U.S. Naval War College. His specialization includes East Asian international relations and Chinese military history.