Noted scholar of esotericism Colin Wilson considers the possibility of an advanced civilization in existence far earlier than previously thought, which served as the factual basis for legends of Atlantis. With these legends as a starting point, Wilson presents convincing evidence for a highly advanced culture that either declined naturally or experienced a great catastrophe, passing on only a fraction of its knowledge to the earliest historical civilizations. Taking inspiration from such varied figures as Schwaller de Lubicz, Giorgio de Santillana, Julian Jaynes, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and many others, Wilson explores what might have been a completely different knowledge system from that of modern man. The book sets out to reconstruct that ancient knowledge in a fascinating exploration of the remote depths of history, a groundbreaking attempt to understand how these long-forgotten peoples thought, felt, and communicated with the universe.

Pages: 308
Binding Type: Paperback Perfect Bound
Interior Color: Black & White
Dimensions: A5 (5.83 x 8.27 in)

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