明朝永乐至宣德年间(公元1405—1433年),在中国封建社会航海史上,出现了一个高峰。其船队规模之大,航程之远,次数之频繁,准备之充分,组织之严密,器械之精良,物资之充沛,所到国豪之多,在当时世界上都是绝无仅有的,这就是举世闻名的郑和船队下“西洋”。本文拟就其背景、原因与使命,成就、意义与影响,简略做些论述。 Ming Dynasty Yongle to Xuande years (AD 1405-1433 years), in the feudal society in China sailing history, there has been a peak. The size of the fleet, the voyage far, the frequency of frequent, well prepared, well-organized, sophisticated equipment, supplies of plenty, as much as the country ho, at the time are unique in the world, this is the world The famous Zheng He fleet under the “Western.” This article is about its background, reasons and tasks, achievements, significance and impact, briefly discuss.