The Atlas of Atlantis and Other Lost Civilizations; Discover the History and Wisdom of Atlantis, Lemuria, Mu and Other Ancient Civilizations

Was there once a civilization more advanced than ours, more technologically sophisticated, and more spiritually aware than our own? For anyone intrigued by these questions, this is the first definitive overview of the theories about the location of lost civilizations like Atlantis, Lemuria, and Mu. Each society is brought vividly back to life by exploring the history of their inhabitants and the mythology that has since grown-up around them. This compendious volume is divided by section to cover all parts of the globe and features lavish reconstructions, maps of possible locations, detailed annotations, with an overview of all the archeological evidence. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full-color, this is a must have for any history or ancient mysteries enthusiast.

Joel Levy is a writer and researcher with a special interest in ancient civilizations and mysteries. He is the author of Secret History: Hidden Forces that Shaped the Past and Fabulous Creatures.

One of several books on lost civilizations recently published (see also David King's Finding Atlantis: A True Story of Genius, Madness, and an Extraordinary Quest for a Lost World , Crown, 2006), this atlas traces the history of the concept of Atlantis and surveys several possible solutions to the mystery of its location and existence. Levy, author of a number of books on historical mysteries, begins by describing the Atlantis of Plato, then reviews other possible alternatives for its location, including sites in the Mediterranean, Americas, and Atlantic Ocean. The remainder of the text deals with myths of lost lands and civilizations of other areas of the world, their relationship to the study of the Atlantis legend, and their proponents. The final chapter discusses other lost worlds. This lavishly illustrated book (with both drawings and pictures) concludes with a 32-item bibliography and an eight-page index. BOTTOM LINE This book is not a traditional atlas, as the maps are sparsely distributed throughout. Furthermore, some maps are spread across the gutter, which will make it impossible to rebind. Most suitable for libraries with comprehensive mythology collections.—Linda Zellmer, Indiana Univ. Lib., Bloomington

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