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The lost empire of Atlantis

Name: The lost empire of Atlantis
Author: Gavin Menzies

Gavin Menzies

03 January 2013

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Book Synopsis

The bestselling author of 1421: THE YEAR THE CHINESE DISCOVERED THE WORLD uncovers the truth behind the mystery of Atlantis. 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.

About The Author

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.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780753828854
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, (03 January 2013)
Number of Pages: 400
Weight: 343 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 28 mm
Categories:: History