The Lost Empire of Atlantis - History's Greatest Mystery Revealed

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER For thousands of years, the legend of Atlantis has gripped our imaginations. Until now, it has remained shrouded in myth. Is it possible that the Lost City actually existed? On a trail of evidence that leads him around the world, Menzies uncovers the extraordinary truth. By examining new geological research, cargo salvaged from ancient wrecks and cutting-edge DNA data, he makes a staggering discovery: not only did Atlantis exist, but it was at the heart of an advanced Minoan civilization, the true extent of which has scarcely been imagined. Here, Menzies shared his remarkable findings, including: The present-day location of Atlantis The cataclysm that destroyed it in 1,500 BC The first ever decoding of the language of Atlantis Phoenix Non-Fiction/History The bestselling author of 1421: THE YEAR THE CHINESE DISCOVERED THE WORLD uncovers the truth behind the mystery of Atlantis. Updated with thrilling new discoveries for the paperback. Zusammenfassung The bestselling author of 1421: THE YEAR THE CHINESE DISCOVERED THE WORLD uncovers the truth behind the mystery of Atlantis. Updated with thrilling new discoveries for the paperback.

Product details

• Authors: Gavin Menzies, Menzies Gavin
• Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 03.01.2013
• EAN: 9780753828854
• ISBN: 978-0-7538-2885-4
• No. of pages: 374
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 197 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book; HISTORY / Ancient / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Folklore, myths & legends, Ancient History, BCE to c 500 CE, BCE period – Protohistory, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)