ISBN: 0517181614

ISBN13: 9780517181614

The History of Atlantis

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The romantic legend of the rise and fall of Atlantis has enchanted imaginations since Plato first told of a glorious island in the Atlantic that sank beneath the waves. Speculation has abounded ever since: Was there really a great ancient civilization on a vast continent, now many thousands of fathoms under the sea? Or is Atlantis rooted in the Great Flood stories found in cultures around the world? Scientists formerly dismissed the possibility of Atlantis' existence but were obliged to reconsider, partly because of the author of this book. Lewis Spence (1874-1955) wrote five books about Atlantis, and this one is considered his best. A distinguished scholar, Spence sifted through a tremendous body of fact and guesswork in fields ranging from mythology and comparative religion to geography, geology, and archeology. He brings a fresh and imaginative vision to the old stories, separating fact from fancy in regard to Atlantis' history, geography, animal life, government, and religion. This work stands as the most authoritative study ever published on Atlantis, and Spence represents the perfect guide to this strange and enthralling mystery of the ancient world. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0517181614

ISBN13:9780517181614

Release Date:June 1996

Publisher:Gramercy Books

Length:256 Pages

Weight:1.13 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.8" x 8.6"

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Rated 5 stars
Gives readers a good deal to enjoy and then some

By Thriftbooks.com User, April 5, 2009

The myth and legend of Atlantis has captivated readers for ages. "The History of Atlantis" is a reprint of one of the earliest books on the subject, originally printed in 1926. Seeking he basis of the mythology from countless sources such as Egyptian history, Aztec records, and more. For anyone with an even a mild fascination with Atlantis, "The History Atlantis" gives readers a good deal to enjoy and then some.

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Rated 4 stars
enlightened

By Thriftbooks.com User, March 3, 2009

I was interested in atlantis after watching the series"Stargate Atlantis".The book takes on a simplistic approach to explain the myths and historical assumed evidence of the existence of atlantis.This is surely the start of my adventure !

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Rated 4 stars
very readable; engrossing;

By Thriftbooks.com User, September 8, 1999

Spence picks up some loose ends Donelly could not tie in his book 'Atlantis'. Explanations for the pre-atlantean giants, antediluvians, and the subsequent diaspora. If you are interested in 'factual' Atlantis, or theoretical History, then you should get this book.

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