The Lost Empire of Atlantis
History's Greatest Mystery Revealed
$38.70
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
8 January 2013
Summary
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 final…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753828854 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753828855 |
| Author: | Gavin Menzies |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 8 January 2013 |
| Weight: | 343g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 130mm x 196mm |
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Critics Review
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 *
Gavin Menzies
Gavin Menzies served in the Royal Navy between 1953 and 1970. His knowledge of seafaring and navigation sparked his interest in the epic voyages of Chinese Admiral Zhang He. He lives in London.
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