Book
The lost empire of Atlantis : history's greatest mystery revealed / Gavin Menzies.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062049483 (hc) :
- Physical Description: xviii, 374 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
- Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
- Publisher: New York : William Morrow, 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: Great Britain : Swordfish, c2011. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Atlantis (Legendary place) |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 001.94 Men | 31681002256980 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A renowned historian draws from new documentary and academic research, metallurgy, ancient shipbuilding and navigation techniques, and DNA evidence to share his discoveries about the mysterious "lost" city of Atlantis. - Baker & Taylor
Exposing the shocking truth behind the mysterious "lost" city of Atlantis, a renowned historian, drawing from new documentary and academic research, metallurgy, ancient shipbuilding and navigation techniques and DNA evidence, shares his extraordinary discoveries about this legendary civilization that will change our understanding of the past. 100,000 first printing., - Baker & Taylor
Through an examination of new documentary and academic research, metallurgy, ancient shipbuilding and navigation techniques, archaeological artifacts, and cutting-edge DNA evidence, Menzies uncovers a trading empire that spanned from the Mediterranean, to the Great Lakes in North America, to Kerala in India. He explains the reality behind the legendary civilization described by Plato, as well as its violent disappearance. - HARPERCOLL
âTremendous. This guy has done history like you would not believe.â
âGlenn BeckâVivid popular history . . . With verve and unflagging conviction, Gavin Menzies advances a thesis that, if proved, would fundamentally rewrite the history of 15th-century maritime exploration.
   â New York Times Book ReviewThe astonishing true story of the lost city of Atlantis.
In 1500 B.C. a supervolcano beneath the Greek island of Santorini exploded in a near-apocalyptic eruption. Buried beneath the rubble and waves was the worldâs most remarkable lost civilization. . . .
New York Times bestselling historian Gavin Menzies presents newly uncovered evidence revealing, conclusively, that âthe lost city of Atlantisâ 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? The fascinating reality of Atlantisâs epic glory and destruction are uncovered, finally, in these pages in thrilling detail by the iconoclastic historian Gavin Menziesâfather of some of âthe most revolutionary ideas in the history of historyâ (New York Times).
Meticulously analyzing exciting new geologic research, recently unearthed archaeological artifacts, and cutting-edge DNA evidence, Menzies has made a jaw-dropping discovery: Atlantis truly did exist, and was part of the incredibly advanced Minoan civilization that extended from its Mediterranean base to England, India, and even America. In The Lost Empire of Atlantis, he constructs a vivid portrait of this legendary civilization and shares his remarkable findings.
As riveting as an Indiana Jones adventure, The Lost Empire of Atlantis is a revolutionary work of popular history that will forever change our understanding of the past.
