Atlantis: The Antediluvian World - Hardcover

by Ignatius Donnelly (Author)

Atlantis: The Antediluvian World is a book written by Ignatius Donnelly, originally published in 1882. In this book, Donnelly explores the idea of the lost continent of Atlantis, which he believes was a real place that existed in the ancient past. Donnelly begins the book by examining various myths and legends from around the world that mention a great flood or cataclysmic event that destroyed a civilization. He argues that these stories are all referring to the same event, which he believes was the sinking of Atlantis. Donnelly then goes on to describe the geography and culture of Atlantis, based on his interpretation of ancient texts and archaeological evidence. He believes that Atlantis was a highly advanced civilization that was far ahead of its time, with sophisticated technology and a highly organized society. Throughout the book, Donnelly also discusses the possible connections between Atlantis and other ancient civilizations, such as Egypt and the Maya. He argues that these cultures may have been influenced by Atlantis, or may have even been colonies of the lost continent. Overall, Atlantis: The Antediluvian World is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring mysteries of human history. Donnelly's theories and arguments may be controversial, but they have inspired countless other writers and researchers to continue investigating the possibility of a lost civilization that once ruled the world.The most important book of its time (1882) on the subject of Atlantis. The author claims there once existed in the Atlantic Ocean, opposite the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea, a large island, which was the remnant of an Atlantic continent, and known to the ancient world as Atlantis, that Atlantis was the region where man first rose from a state of barbarism to civilization, that the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greeks, the Phoenicians, the Hindus, and the Scandinavians were simply the kings, queens, and heroes of Atlantis, that the mythologies of Egypt and Peru represented the original religion of Atlantis, which was sun-worship, etc., etc. Illustrated with photographs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.