'Atlantis: The Antediluvian World' Summary

Atlantis: The Antediluvian World is a non-fiction book by Ignatius L. Donnelly, first published in 1882. The book argues that the lost civilization of Atlantis was the origin of all known ancient civilizations and that its destruction was the cause of the Great Flood. Donnelly's theories are based on a wide range of evidence, including ancient texts, archaeological findings, and geological data. He argues that Atlantis was a highly advanced civilization that possessed knowledge of science, mathematics, and astronomy that was far beyond that of any other ancient civilization. He also argues that the Atlanteans were a peaceful people who were destroyed by a cataclysmic event, such as a volcanic eruption or a tsunami. Donnelly's theories have been widely discredited by modern scholarship, but his book remains a popular source of inspiration for those interested in the lost continent of Atlantis.