Historical charlatan gavin menzies new book claims that. Menzies noticed that they kept encountering the year 1421 and, concluding that it must have been an extraordinary year in world history, decided to write a book about everything that happened. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Renowned new york times bestselling historian gavin menzies presents newly uncovered evidence revealing, conclusively, that the lost city of atlantis was none other than the reallife minoan civilization, a highly advanced global empire that reached the shores of america before being violently wiped from the earth. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. This guy has done history like you would not believe. Columbus discovered america in 1492, any elementary school student will tell you. In 1421, he claims china discovered america, australia, antarctica, and took siberia home. Gavin menzies has authored several books pushing his theory that chinese sailors discovered america and the new world several decades before columbus, and is a respected voice in the. In 1434, gavin menzies offers a stunning reappraisal of history, presenting compelling new evidence on the european renaissance, tracing its roots to china.
A 600yearold map found in a secondhand book store may be. Irritating, since he was the first to bring the voyages to light. Who discovered america the untold history of the peopling. I was enthralled with gavin menzies book but after i researched it i have some. On the 8th of march, 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen sailed from its base in china. Aug 01, 2008 his first book claimed that the chinese discovered america. The year china discovered america menzies, gavin on. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Nprs bob edwards talks to gavin menzies, author of. Greatly expanding on his blockbuster 1421, distinguished historian gavin menzies uncovers the complete untold history of how mankind came to the americasoffering new revelations and a radical rethinking of the accepted historical record in who discovered america the iconoclastic historians magnum opus, who discovered america. The year a magnificent chinese fleet sailed to italy. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Gavin menzies books list of books by author gavin menzies. Rowan gavin paton menzies born 14 august 1937 is a british author and retired submarine. Menzies and the proponents of the 1421 theory say it does exist. The year china discovered america paperback june 3, 2008. British author gavin menzies talkasia interview transcript. This video talks about a famous example of bad history. Gavin menzies has now written another book called 1434 due to be published this month june 2008.
His first book claimed that the chinese discovered america. I plan to conduct a survey of the beaches near the wrecks using a metal detector. Physical evidence for the 1421 theory howstuffworks. Jan 08, 2003 columbus discovered america in 1492, any elementary school student will tell you. Menziess theory was featured in the new york times and elsewhere last march after he spoke at the royal geographical society in. Sailors and concubines from these fleets settled in the americas, australia, new zealand and islands across the pacific. In his follow up book 1434 he claims that the european renaissance was sparked by the chinese. Can we refer yet to it, like in the lead, or do we have to wait until. Gavin menzies is the globally bestselling author of 1421. In this book, menzies states that in 1434, the chinese travelled to europe and gave their knowledge of astronomy, cartography, agriculture, machines, weapons, and many other areas of knowledge to the vatican. In this book menzies intentionally distorts known materials and deliberately alters known facts in order to support his thesis.
Yang qing, and hong bao, discovered australia, new zealand, the americas. Jun 03, 2008 gavin menzies is the globally bestselling author of 1421. The year china discovered america, published by william morrow. Gavin menzies gavin menzies used books, rare books and new books. Gavin menzies royal navy submarine commanding officer, retired was born in 1937 in china, where he spent the first two years of his life. Can we refer yet to it, like in the lead, or do we have to wait until it is published. The year a magnificent chinese fleet sailed to italy and ignited the renaissance, and the lost empire of atlantis. Historian gavin menzies argues the chinese discovered new. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gavin menzies books online. The postscript to the second edition of the book, which fixes some obvious errors that were criticized in the first edition but doesnt really address the more substantive and general, closes with. Now, in a controversial sequel, gavin menzies says they also sparked the renaissance. Through impeccable research and intelligent speculation, gavin menzies, the new york times bestselling author of 1421, uncovers the truth behind the mysterious lost city of. Isbn 006054094x as i read 1421, i was struck by how closely it resembled jared diamonds guns, germs, and steel theyre both highly ambitious books that promise to turn. He joined the royal navy in 1953 and served in submarines from 1959 to 1970.
For three millennia, the legend of atlantis has gripped the imaginations of. He brings the reader aboard the remarkable chinese fleet as it sails from china to cairo and florence, and then back across the world. Gavin menziess new claim of a precolumbian chinese map of america. In the pacific northwest of the presentday united states, investigations at eight. The first book was great, this one has way more informatiion and is one of several that gavin has out. From distinguished historian bbc world service gavin menzies, the author of the blockbuster new york times bestseller 1421, comes a revolutionary new account of how the first humans came to north and south america. Nov, 2012 through impeccable research and intelligent speculation, gavin menzies, the new york times bestselling author of 1421, uncovers the truth behind the mysterious lost city of atlantismaking the startling claim that the atlanteans discovered america 4,000 years ago and ruled a vast mediterranean empire that was violently destroyed. The year china discovered america by gavin menzies and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The year china discovered the world by gavin menzies 200211. Does this map from 1418 prove historians controversial claim that the new world was discovered by the chinese 70 years before columbus. The book, which details the untold history of the peopling of the americas, will go on sale on october 8th, 20, and is published by harpercollins. Greatly expanding on the blockbuster 1421 gavin menzies and his coauthor ian hudson uncover the complete untold history of how mankind came to populate the americas by multiple sea voyages, over several millenia. In 1421, he claims china discovered america, australia, antarctica, and. Jun 21, 2008 gavin menzies has now written another book called 1434 due to be published this month june 2008.
The year china discovered america by gavin menzies hardcover, us edition. The great bulk of the new evidence that has enabled me to make such startling claims has come from readers of my book. British author gavin menzies talkasia interview transcript cnn. In 1434, gavin menzies combines this longoverdue historical reexamination with the excitement of an investigative adventure. His ideas have been profiled in the new york times, new york times magazine, and wall street journal, and he has lectured at the library of congress washington, d. Sailing against conventional wisdom author gavin menzies is determined to prove that minoans discovered the new world 4,000 years ago another one of my heroes has come forward again. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Sep 17, 20 we are hugely excited to announce the publication of gavin menzies and ian hudsons new book, who discovered america. The year china discovered the world which claims that the chinese admiral zheng he discovered america in 1421. Discusses the possibility of the zheng heled ming chinese fleets having reached the americas. A 600yearold map found in a secondhand book store may be the key to proving the chinese. Gavin menzies has spun a fantastical and interesting tale out of the very real events surrounding the massive chinese treasure fleets of 1421. Gavin menzies, a british historian, claims chiense admiral.
The year china discovered america, gavin menzies presents evidence that china not only discovered north and south america before columbus was born, but also rounded the cape of good hope, explored the north and south poles, discovered australia, and circumnavigated the world, visiting every continent except europe. In evidence, he cites studies of recent inflow of chinese genes and east asian dna. With verve and unflagging conviction, gavin menzies advances a thesis that, if. When natl geographic came out with a writeup on the subject, i looked, but did not find due credit given to gavin menzies. The year china discovered america william morrow, gavin menzies claims that a massive chinese fleet of huge junks and support ships made a twoyear circumnavigation of the. Isbn 0060537639 trade paperback, us edition, revised. Reading like a reallife indiana jones story the lost empire of atlantis takes us on an epic journey around the world to finally uncover the truth behind the mystery of.
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. The lost empire of atlantis 1421 1434 gavin menzies. Menzies web site contains more, and more recent, details than the bookalong with a sequel and an. His thesisthat the chinese discovered the new world in the 1420s, mapped it, and that it was their maps that european explorers used when sailing for the new world including, he argues, columbus. The basis for the theory of chinese ships traveling along the east coast of north america in precolumbian times is spelled out in the best selling book, who really discovered america by gavin menzies and ian hudson. Even if menzies were right about the chinese discovery of the new.
Gavin menzies had the idea to write his first book after he and his wife marcella visited the forbidden city for their twentyfifth wedding anniversary. When china discovered the world examines the theories outlined by gavin menzies in his book 1421. The year a magnificent chinese fleet sailed to italy and ignited the renaissance. The year china discovered america publishers weekly. Oct 08, 20 does this map from 1418 prove historians controversial claim that the new world was discovered by the chinese 70 years before columbus. Historian gavin menzies argues the chinese discovered new world before christopher columbus. If the chinese had landed in the americas let alone traded with and governed the people they found there, wouldnt direct evidence of their presence remain. Gavin menzies 19372020 was the bestselling author of 1421. I have not read the book and therefore cant comment on all of menziess claims. The secrets of historys most enduring mystery are finally revealed in the lost empire of atlantis. Sep 08, 2008 every bookshop in britain is presenting a book called 1434 by gavin menzies as a major history title.
We are hugely excited to announce the publication of gavin menzies and ian hudsons new book, who discovered america. The sequel to the chinese origin of the age of discovery. I had an early issue of this book several years ago. Take me to 1434 reading like a reallife indiana jones story the lost empire of atlantis takes us on an epic journey around the world to finally uncover the truth behind the mystery of. Like the olympic spectacular, menzies book celebrates chinese history. The northern group reach kiribati in the carolines, new guinea, and the philippines. The year china discovered america by gavin menzies. The year china discovered america gavin menzies on. Menzies, a former submarine commander in the british royal navy, discussed his controversial book 1421. Now, in a controversial sequel, gavin menzies says they also. The year china discovered the world by menzies, gavin bantam new edition 2003. Far below, the aegean stretched away through the night towards a lost horizon. Following is an excerpt from the lost empire of atlantis by gavin menzies i was gazing north from the balcony of our hotel, the glowing lights of the town huddled at my feet.
The secrets of historys most enduring mystery revealed will be published on november 15th. Former british submarine commander and amateur historian. The year china discovered the world, gavin menzies revealed that it was the chinese that discovered america. In my book i claimed that there must have been a master chart of the world that all the european explorers. Feb 01, 2019 this video talks about a famous example of bad history.
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