by Gavin Menzies
I thought I'd take a shot at this one, as I have this fatal weakness for pseudo-science and pseudo-history - but I couldn't even come close to finishing it, it was so craptastic. It was so poorly written, and so repetitive (Mr. Menzies informs us six times that he is a retired Royal Navy captain. ...
Note: Some extra information is on the website http://1421.tv/ It's an interesting thesis. The idea that in the 15th Century, just before the emperor decided that a thunderstorm and tragic fire were a sign that he was doing something wrong and that exploration was out, that Chinese explorers had m...
Menzies makes a pretty compelling case for the Chinese fleets discovering America. Not only did I learn about the Chinese fleets but I also learned more about cartography, sailing, and Chinese politics at the time.Even if Menzie's theory ends up being wrong the book is well worth the read.
Menzies makes a pretty compelling case for the Chinese fleets discovering America. Not only did I learn about the Chinese fleets but I also learned more about cartography, sailing, and Chinese politics at the time.Even if Menzie's theory ends up being wrong the book is well worth the read.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30254503
Note: Some extra information is on the website http://1421.tv/ It's an interesting thesis. The idea that in the 15th Century, just before the emperor decided that a thunderstorm and tragic fire were a sign that he was doing something wrong and that exploration was out, that Chinese explorers had mad...
Step back Europe-centric thinkers, Gavin Menzies says you whities didn't invent or discover shit!Sure 1421 has plenty of hearsay and conjecture, but there are some entertaining theories put forth by Menzies, most of which can't be backed up with factual evidence at this time. Obviously by reading th...
Menzies makes a pretty compelling case for the Chinese fleets discovering America. Not only did I learn about the Chinese fleets but I also learned more about cartography, sailing, and Chinese politics at the time.Even if Menzie's theory ends up being wrong the book is well worth the read.
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