- Hardcover: 448 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown; first UK ed edition (12 Oct 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316853135
- ISBN-13: 978-0316853132
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 15.8 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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The Atlantis Blueprint ends with a question--is there a city beneath the ice of Antarctica? In fact, the book is a mystery-fest, linking a host of popular enigmas to the theory that civilisation is thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of years older than we think. It proposes the existence of an antediluvian world-wide maritime civilisation whose blueprint left a legacy of specially positioned sacred sites around the world and whose centre, Atlantis, may be in Antarctica due to earth crust displacement.
If any of this sounds familiar, its because much of it is not new. Indeed this book constantly cites other related literature to support its ideas, bringing in such writers as Graham Hancock, Michael Baigent and Robert Bauval. Rejecting some especially outlandish theories, The Atlantis Blueprint shows a will to speak sensibly and it is easy to agree that conventional science has historically underestimated our earliest ancestors and that archaeology is now pushing back the age of civilisation. Readers would need to be experts in a wide variety of disciplines to assess exactly how much scepticism this book deserves, but many will possess enough general knowledge to debate with parts of it. The Atlantis Blueprint is, whatever else, a thought-provoking assemblage of fringe science theories on some of the worlds most enduring mysteries. And, we remember, some of sciences most brilliant theories were derided in their time. --Karen Tiley
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The Atlantis Blueprint ends with a question--is there a city beneath the ice of Antarctica? In fact, the book is a mystery-fest, linking a host of popular enigmas to the theory that civilisation is thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of years older than we think. It proposes the existence of an antediluvian world-wide maritime civilisation whose blueprint left a legacy of specially positioned sacred sites around the world and whose centre, Atlantis, may be in Antarctica due to earth crust displacement. (If any of this sounds familiar, its because much of it is not new. Indeed this book constantly cites other related literature to support its ideas, bringing in such writers as Graham Hancock, Michael Baigent and Robert Bauval. Rejecting some especially ou )
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ON A RAINY night in December 1982, a retired New England professor of anthropology named Charles Hapgood stepped off the pavement without looking left and was hit by an oncoming car. Read the first page
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For those who are not really 'up' on their wild and wacky theories of ancient civilisations (that includes me), this is a good survey. It is immediately apparent that two hands are at work here - the book does not hang together and some key theories that take large sections of the book to justify, are doubted in single sentences in subsequent chapters.
That said, it is a most enjoyable read, and there are some genuine thought provoking points here. Namely, that intelligent man must have been around for an awful lot longer than the archaeological establishment would have us believe.
Another facsinating point, and one which deserves further study is the observations that Turkish portalans dating from over a thousand years ago, are better at mapping the world than any other map into the early modern age. They even show the Pacific coast.
Also, the observation that the land-mass probably under the Antartic ice shield bearing a similarity to a land-mass seen on several maps as being in the Atlantic ocean is intriguing, as is the seemingly plausible theory as to how it 'shifted' (possibly a realignment of the poles following a massive asteroid collision).
I also liked the research that attempts to show more than a passing similarity between various mythologies from around the world, however, the book looses credibility towards the end, when the authors attempt rather too heavily to convince us of the overarching unity of all this.
Nevertheless, if you have the money, spend it - its a good read!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Messrs Flem-Ath and Wilson have woven together a tapestry which gives the reader a glimpse of an ancient civilisation that they are convinced existed on our planet many thousands of years ago. This detective story brings to the reader's notice many discoveries, some old, some new. It's easy to say we've heard it all before but there are those of us who haven't and this book will fascinate those new to the subject. Have you ever heard of Brown's Gas? It is derived from water and produces a flame that can weld a piece of glass and brick together but does not damage the flesh when passed over it, and it's pollutant free!! The authors suggest that our ancestors may have worked with temperatures of 6000 degrees Celsius using a similar method, thus enabling the Egyptians to electroplate the gold onto their statues. An ancient battery has been discovered in an old jar. etc etc. You would have to read the book again to remember everything. Just recently British Scientists have found writings and drawings in the Egyptian desert dating 2000 years earlier than the Egyptian civilisation that we know. More and more evidence is coming to light to justify this kind of research. If it were not ecologically incorrect we could clear the jungles, melt the ice, clear Egypt's sand and explore Iraq, who knows what we would find.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Was Atlantis buried beneath the Antarctic 9,600 years ago? Flem-Ath and Wilson seek to prove by geology, geometry, astronomy and selective analysis of the subject's literature mans' earthly existence could encompass 100,000 years. The usual suspects are present; Tula, Easter Island, Stonehenge and Rosslyn, but enhanced by previously undiscussed additions all logically connected to the Great Pyramid at Gisa. Such large coverage of the available literature surprises with the omission of the undersea cave paintings discovered in the South of France, believed to date back 40,000 years. The skilled comprehension of perspective tangibly supports the theory of highly intelligent, scientifically knowledgeable ancestors. It is not explained how so much of this expertise was lost, for so many millennium, in all parts of the world. Despite this lacuna the narrative flows as a sea bound travelogue between continents and the bizarre discoveries of intrepid explorers. Whether inspecting the "Mystery spheres" at Costa Rica or puzzling through the moving Poles of the earth which placed Lhasa on the equator, plausible explanations will provoke a mixture of thought, for some acceptance and others probably a large pinch of incredulity. The amount of research is impressive as is the exposure of bigotry espoused by both religious and scientific institutions who choose not to examine facts or theories on their proven merit, thus provide a worthwhile contribution. The authors should be commended for bravery in publishing their findings.
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ATLANTIS BLUEPRINT - VAGUE I THINK
High hopes of the book, but found myself somewhat put off by the fact that we went all over the place and never really settled down to a thread I thought I could follow. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dickie Diver
the atlantis blueprint
realy good read,makes a good case for a hidden earth history,definetly worth adding to your collection,could't see where the nights templer chapter fits in tho ?.
Published 9 months ago by eric
A fascinating study
I have read a good few books on the subject of "Atlantis" and related matters but have usually ended up feeling that something was missing. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by Gavin Stevens
A wonderful eyeopening adventure of history rewritten
I have owned this book since it was first published, I saw a review of it in a national newspaper and it was the best buy I have ever made. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2008 by J. Harbour
Slightly cobbled, treading on old ground
I have an interest in all things obscure and historical and bought this book because it seemed to promise an objective view; however it is my solemn duty to report that I was far... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2005 by Egan Dregew
The Atlantis Blueprint
I bought this book because I wanted something along those lines to read and it was a bargain price. It was easy to read and definately thought-provoking. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2004
The Atlantis Blueprint, a bit misguided
I started the Atlantis Blueprint and found the first couple of chapters to be enteraining and quite plausible. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2004 by "boobboo"
Fascinating, but questionable
This book was an amazing undertaking, considering the many areas and interests it spans. Amid the fantastic leaps in logic and evidence, one can be easily duped into believing... Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2004 by Shannon Rosser
I don't know what to believe now !!!!!!!
Very interesting book but in some places it becomes sooo complicated and a little bit confusing. Another thing is since the book contains so many georgaphic details it would really... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2002 by Polarmishka
Intriguing read
A very intereting book which tries to show how the ancient civilization of Atlantis could have been based in Antartic and how it's inhabitants left their mark in thr form of world... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2002
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