1421, the year China discovered America?
(DVD)
Contributors
Wallace, David.
Shuyun, Sun.
Belling, Larry, narrator.
Cran, William, author of screenplay.
Menzies, Gavin.
Shuyun, Sun.
Belling, Larry, narrator.
Cran, William, author of screenplay.
Menzies, Gavin.
Published
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2004].
ISBN
0793699487, 9780793699483
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Batavia Public Library District - Adult AV | DVD 910.951 FOU | On Shelf |
| Blue Island Public Library - Stacks | DVD 910.951 FOU | On Shelf |
| Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | DVD 910.41 FOURTEEN | On Shelf |
| Hinsdale Public Library - Stacks | NF DVD HISTORY | On Shelf |
| Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor | DVD WORLD HISTORY MEDIEVAL FOURTEEN | On Shelf |
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Published
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2004].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
0793699487, 9780793699483
UPC
841887004497
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on the book of the same title by Gavin Menzies, 2003.
Creation/Production Credits
Executive producer, Clive Syddall; executive producers for Penguin Television, John Hollar and Eric Jones; music, Howard Davidson; photography, Peter Harvey.
Participants/Performers
Narrator, Larry Belling.
Description
Did a daring Chinese admiral sailing the world's largest wooden armada reach America 71 years before Columbus? This program examines the mystery surrounding the sailing exploits of the legendary Admiral Zheng He and his 30-year command of a Ming fleet. Part one discusses his known voyages to Asia and Africa; part two discusses the controversial theory that he rounded the Cape of Good Hope, and sailed on to America.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD; Dolby surround stereo.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wallace, D., Shuyun, S., Belling, L., Cran, W., Menzies, G., Davidson, H. J., & Harvey, P. (2004). 1421, the year China discovered America? (Widescreen.). PBS Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David. Wallace et al.. 2004. 1421, the Year China Discovered America?. PBS Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David. Wallace et al.. 1421, the Year China Discovered America? PBS Home Video, 2004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wallace, David., et al. 1421, the Year China Discovered America? Widescreen., PBS Home Video, 2004.
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