Atlantis: The Antediluvian World

"Atlantis: The Antediluvian World" is a book written by Ignatius L. Donnelly, a politician from Minnesota, and published in 1882. Donnelly believed that Plato's account of Atlantis was mostly true and sought to prove that all ancient civilizations originated from this lost land. The book explores various theories, many of which have influenced our modern understanding of Atlantis. These theories include an advanced civilization with technology ahead of its time, the idea that all present races and civilizations are descendants of Atlantis, and even a civil war between forces of good and evil. Donnelly's work offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world and its potential connections to a legendary lost civilization.