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.
Gavin Menzies Books
August 14, 1937 – April 12, 2020
A former British submarine commander and amateur historian, this author delves into unconventional historical narratives, challenging established timelines and origins. His work proposes that significant global discoveries and cultural movements originated from civilizations beyond the typical Western-centric view. He prompts readers to question accepted historical accounts by exploring intriguing alternative theories. The author's distinctive approach aims to uncover overlooked aspects of history and reshape our understanding of past events.
Who Discovered America?
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Combining in-depth research with an adventurer's spirit to present a radical rethinking and new revelations relating to the Beringia theory of how humans discovered, explored, and settled the American continent.
Historian Gavin Menzies makes the startling argument that in the year 1434, China--then the world's most technologically advanced civilization--provided the spark that set the European Renaissance ablaze. From that date onward, Europeans embraced Chinese intellectual ideas, discoveries, and inventions, all of which form the basis of western civilization today. Florence and Venice of the early fifteenth century were hubs of world trade, attracting traders from across the globe. Based on years of research, this marvelous history argues that a Chinese fleet--official ambassadors of the emperor--arrived in Tuscany in 1434, where they were received by Pope Eugenius IV in Florence. The delegation presented the influential pope with a wealth of Chinese learning from a diverse range of fields: art, geography (including world maps that were passed on to Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan), astronomy, mathematics, printing, architecture, steel manufacturing, military weaponry, and more. This vast treasure trove of knowledge spread across Europe, igniting the legendary inventiveness of the Renaissance, including the work of such geniuses as da Vinci, Copernicus, Galileo, and more.
In 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China under the command of Emperor Zhu Di's loyal eunuch admirals. But by the time they returned home, Zhu Di had lost control and China was turning inwards, leaving the records of their discoveries to be forgotten for centuries.
1434. El Año en que una flota china llego a Italia e inicio el Renacimiento
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Tras el inmenso éxito de 1421, su autor nos ofrece otra asombrosa revisión de la historia con nuevas pruebas que sitúan las raíces del Renacimiento en los viajes de exploración chinos del siglo XV.
