Who arrived in the Americas before Columbus

Author: Ye Yuming
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Introduction Although textbooks universally recognize that Columbus discovered America, promoted the development of European capitalism, and thereby changed the course of world history, many Chinese and foreign scholars believe that the Chinese had developed America earlier and had a more profound impact. This book analyzes the mutual exchanges between the ancient Americas and Chinese culture from multiple perspectives, exploring possible origins, and arguing the role and effects of Chinese culture in the history of Native Americans. With original and compelling arguments supported by substantial evidence, and accompanied by numerous illustrations, it proposes a view that challenges traditional textbooks: the Chinese arrived in America before Columbus.