Atlantis: The Antedeluvian World

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Sprache - Englisch

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This book is an excellent classic of Atlantis. We may say this book, more than any other, established the existence of this lost continent for the modern world. Being an essential source of information, it attracted hundreds of thousands of readers and stimulated vast debate on the reality of the lost continent. The book attracts countless scientists who do serious work in their fields and numerous science-fiction writers. Thanks to this work, the idea of a submerged Atlantic Ocean continent remains vigorous today, long after it first appeared.


About the Author

Ignatius Donnelly (1831–1901) was an American congressman, writer, and amateur scientist who is best known for his work in the realm of fringe theories and his contributions to the field of pseudoarchaeology. Born in Philadelphia, Donnelly pursued a career in law before venturing into politics where he served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota. Aside from his political career, Donnelly is remembered for his speculative writing, including the influential book 'Atlantis: The Antediluvian World' (1882), in which he hypothesized the existence of a lost advanced civilization that had influenced ancient cultures. His book combined elements of archaeology, anthropology, and history to argue for a common origin of mythologies and the sharing of cultural traits across continents, thereby predating the modern plate tectonics theory and diffusionist view in anthropology. Although largely dismissed by the scientific community, Donnelly's work has had a lasting impact on the way Atlantis has been conceptualized in popular culture and has influenced generations of alternative history and conspiracy theory enthusiasts. His literary style, characterized by a blend of earnest investigation and imaginative conjecture, reflects the 19th-century fascination with unseen worlds and ancient mysteries. Despite the scholarly skepticism, Donnelly's dedication to the exploration of unorthodox ideas exemplifies a certain intellectual curiosity and speculative spirit that found resonance among readers during his time and continues to captivate a niche audience today.

Product Details

Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 363 Pages

Filesize: 621.6 KB

ISBN: 8596547045700

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