The brilliance of the Renaissance laid the foundation of the modern world. Textbooks tell us that it came about as a result of a rediscovery of the ideas and ideals of classical Greece and Rome. But now bestselling 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...

Who Discovered America? calls into question our understanding of how the American continents were settled, shedding new light on the well-known "discoveries" of European explorers, including Christopher Columbus. Menzies offers a revolutionary new alternative to the "Beringia" theory of how humans crossed a land bridge connecting Asia and North America during the last Ice Age, and provides a wealth of staggering claims, that hold fascinating and astonishing...

This volume is a compilation of stories and poems that focus on Native American life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through vivid storytelling and poetic prose, the author brings to life the hardships and triumphs of these brave people. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...