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“MENZIES [IS] PROPOUNDING ONE OF THE MOST REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS IN THE HISTORY OF HISTORY.” —New York Times Magazine
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? The fascinating reality of Atlantis’s epic glory and destruction are uncovered, finally, in these pages in thrilling detail by the iconoclastic historian Gavin Menzies—father of some of “the most revolutionary ideas in the history of history” (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.
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"Menzie's theories are compelling. This is not stuff that was covered in any of my Greek archaeology classes, but it was also written after I was done with school! I'm somewhat loathe to trust him as he is not an archaeologist himself, and would like to read some of his sources."
— Shay (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Gildart Jackson does an able job as narrator, giving the personal sections just the right touches of lightness but not making the history sound too ponderous.”
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“A fun book…Includes brave, adventurous mariners and a dramatic natural disaster…Wild.”
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“Animated by a contagious enthusiasm that will propel eager, like-minded readers into a truly Lost World.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" Menzies has done it again. 'Th Lost Empire of Atlantis' is filled with speculation taken as fact as he had done with his previous books on pseudo archaeology. He may have been in the Royal Navy (indicted for a ship collision during his service) but he knows nothing about ancient seafaring, navigation, ship building, or trade. His speculation about the Minoans is also laughably wrong. Buried in his exploration of the ancient world is some good hard facts but the reader would be better served reading a more authoritative work. "
— Les, 1/31/2014 -
" Gavin Menzies is an author, sailor, journalist, lecturer and historian and he makes his case with solid evidence that Atlantis did truly exist. For an excellent review click on the book icon at upper left. "
— Dennis, 1/30/2014 -
" Excellent, this work in tandem with Manly Hall's lecture series on Atlantis really opens deep thoughts and carries history back several centuries. "
— Gregory, 1/26/2014 -
" Amazing insight on what we have learned in school about world history. History is rewritten because of this book~ "
— Jeremy, 1/5/2014 -
" I think it's well written and well researched, but it still feels like a stretch to me. "
— Charlotte, 12/25/2013 -
" Minoan Trans-Atlantic Bronze Economy FTW!!! "
— Chris, 11/22/2013 -
" I didn't make it more than halfway through this book when I decided I was fed up with the half-witted postulating and poor prose (which, frankly, has no place in a history book). No. Thank. You. "
— Kate, 5/29/2013 -
" Overall it was an enjoyable book but i felt as though it often wavered awkwardly between a scientific thesis and a personal story. The thesis is quite intriguing though. "
— Jjb46, 4/12/2013 -
" Such an interesting book. The Minoans features as the lost empire of Atlantis. "
— April, 6/25/2012 -
" Not a fast read for me. Had to really concentrate to put all his facts & ideas into perspective. I did learn a lot...which is why I chose it in the first place! "
— Janette, 4/7/2012 -
" Very informative and interesting. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator, Gildart Jackson, was excellent. "
— Kath, 2/22/2012 -
" Reading this book was like reading a journal article-interesting but boring. It took me forever to plow through. "
— Linda, 2/14/2012 -
" not off to a very exciting start - his 1421 was so full of holes and speculation I was curious about this one - we shall see "
— Jrohde, 10/24/2011
About Gavin Menzies
Gavin Menzies was born in 1937 and lived in China for two years before the Second World War. He joined the Royal Navy in 1953 and served in submarines from 1959 to 1970. In the course of researching 1421, he visited 120 countries, over 900 museums and libraries, and every major sea port of the late Middle Ages. He is married with two daughters and lives in North London.
About Gildart Jackson
Gildart Jackson’s acting credits span the stage and screen. He is most often recognized for his roles as Gideon on Charmed and Simon Prentiss on General Hospital. He has also starred in numerous television shows, including CSI and Vegas, and he played the lead in the highly acclaimed independent feature film You, directed by his wife, Melora Hardin.