ReviewMenzies's theory on why the Minoans disappeared so abruptly is fascinating. * THE LADY * The book is best viewed as an adventure story, trailing a fascinating but tantalisingly obscure lost ancient civilisation all over the world. It's tremendous fun, and captures a compelling portrait of the Minoans, pieced together by evidence. * ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS * intriguing hypothesis * THE INDEPENDENT *About the AuthorGavin Menzies served in the Royal Navy between 1953 and 1970. His knowledge of seafaring and navigation sparked his interest in the epic voyages of Chinese Admiral Zhang He. He lives in London.Gavin MenziesPaperback:400 pagesISBN-10:0753828855ISBN-13:978-0753828854Product Dimensions:13 x 2.7 x 19.7 cmPublisher:Weidenfeld & Nicolson (30 August 2012)Language:English