TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cleofe, Ross Anthony V.
TI  - The China squadron : : an adventure novel / 
SN  - 9715063268
AV  - PS 9993.C58 .C594 2005
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Manila
PB  - UST Publishing House
KW  - China Squadron
KW  - sears
KW  - Novel, English
KW  - Philippine literature (English)
N2  - Time changes a lot of things. But one thing remains the same: China was-and always will be-major player in the world stage. Todays, the Land of the Red Dragon is lifting its fiery head. With a sizzling economy and a powerful military, China is indeed a nation on the rise. It is predicted that China will be the next superpower, soon to share the crown with the United States. But 600 years ago, China was the only superpower. The country was undisputed in strength and in wealth. This novel is set in 15th century China. In this fast-paced fiction, China was ruled by an ambitious woman, the Empress Tang.Striving for power beyond her already vast domain, she ordered the construction of the Imperial Navy.Thus, The China Squadron was created. It is a most impressive fleet designed to showcase the rising power of the Chinese Dragon. This book shall carry you in an adventure to Asia's glorious past. Visit glittering Thai temples. Escape into magnificent Chinese palaces. Immerse yourself in the bustle of Malacca. And discover a unique jungle kingdom in the mysterious island of Palawan. All these things, while in the warm comfort of your seat. A voyage unfolding right inside your own home. Come and experience the lost world of fabled Asia. Be a part of the journeys of The China squadron
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