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Gavin Menzies - The Lost Empire of Atlantis (2nd Hand Paperback)
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Synopsis
New York Times bestselling historian Gavin Menzies presents newly uncovered evidence revealing, conclusively, that “the lost city of Atlantis” was not only real but also at the heart of a highly advanced global empire that reached the shores of America before being violently wiped from the earth.
For three millennia, the legend of Atlantis has gripped the imaginations of explorers, philosophers, occultists, treasure hunters, historians, and archaeologists. Until now, it has remained shrouded in myth. Yet, like ancient Troy, is it possible that this fabled city actually existed? If so, what happened to it and what are its secrets?
After a chance conversation in Egypt in 2008, bestselling historian Gavin Menzies launched himself on a quest that would reveal the truth behind the mystery of Atlantis and her destruction.
Through an examination of documentary and academic research, metallurgy, ancient shipbuilding and navigation techniques, artefacts and DNA evidence, Menzies slowly and painstakingly reveals a trading empire that spanned from the Great Lakes in North America to Kerala in India. And in doing so finally explains the incredible reality behind the legendary civilisation described by Plato and its disappearance.
Reading like a real-life Indiana Jones story as ex-Royal Navy submarine captain Menzies travels round the world in pursuit of his goal, this is epic, iconoclastic popular history.
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- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Paperback
- Condition : Good (Almost Very Good)
- Category : Non-Fiction - History & Futurology
- Published : 2011 (This Edition 2012 - Orion Books)
- ISBN : 9780753828854
- SKU : B003084
- PPC : SP300gm
- RRP : £8.99
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
". . . an intriguing hypothesis." - The Independent.
"The book is best viewed as an adventure story, trailing a fascinating but tantalisingly obscure lost ancient civilisation all over the world. It's tremendous fun, and captures a compelling portrait of the Minoans, pieced together by evidence." - Entertainment Focus.
"Menzies's theory on why the Minoans disappeared so abruptly is fascinating." - The Lady.
"This is a superbly written book with a great insight to factual information, archaeological evidence and current research that leaves the reader wanting to know more, and in some cases, if like myself, shocked and amazed. Truly a brilliant page turner and I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a book to lose themselves in. It is superbly written, easy to follow and understand and I look forward to any further books and or research from Gavin Menzies." - Waterstones Review.
The Author
Gavin Menzies was born in London, England and his family moved to China when he was three weeks old. He was educated at Orwell Park Prep School in Ipswich and Charterhouse School. Menzies joined the Royal Navy in 1953 and served from 1959 to 1970. Menzies claims that the knowledge of the winds, currents and sea conditions he gained on a voyage he took was essential to reconstructing the 1421 Chinese voyage that he discusses in his first book.