Rating: Summary: Nothing but a new age fantasy Review: I made a big mistake when I bought this book. I had hoped for an insightful, archaelogical, historical, and geographical review of the possibility of Atlantis. What I got was a new-age fantasy. "Evidence" was nothing more than psychic readings, which were presented as undisputable facts. I should have read the reviews more closely and saved myself ten bucks. I believe there could have been a lost continent of Atlantis. However, I doubt seriously it was the idyllic new-age paradise presented by Ms. Andrews. If you are serious about learning more on Atlantis, don't buy this book. If you want to stroke your new-age psyche and "discover" some Atlantean previous life, this book will provide the fodder.
Rating: Summary: Wonderfully written, needs to be more precise on facts Review: I was very happy to see that Ms. Andrews integrates items from various areas, and gives possible explanations of how these advanced civilizations could have existed within the archealogical/evolutionary timelines that say that modern human beings appeared on this planet around 100 thousand years ago.She writes wonderfully, and I found myself making notes to check her sources to learn more about specifics. She is also writing as a non-specialist, a person interested in these topics, so of course her approach is different. However, facts still have to be checked against undisputable knowledge of historical facts, to avoid glaring errors. For example, (p.40) she says "In AD 711, when the moors invaded the Iberian peninsula, multitudes of Christians fled for their lives. Seven Portuguese bishops and their 5000 followers ... sailed westward to the Americas ... some landed in Florida and founded the city of Calo." This cannot be true because (1) Portugal itself DID NOT appear in history until after about 1100 AD -- the Visigothic kingdom conquered in AD 711 by the Arabs/berbers consisted of a Germanic (Gothic) elite ruling over a romanized population speaking dialects of latin (whihc LATER became separate languages). (2) Studies of Spain and other areas conquered by the first Islamic Caliphate demonstrate that an overwhelming majority of the population chose to stay and accept the new regime -- indeed, in Spain, many former German-Gothic families converted to Islam in order to remain as members of the elite. (3) There is no archaelogical record for an ancinet city ever in Florida. I do not take away the thought-provoking statements in the book -- it will surely "push the edge of the envelope" and stimulate more (needed) controversy and research. But, whenever there IS a strong historical record, this should be thoroughly checked out. However, I have not let these types of errors take away from my enjoyment of the book.
Rating: Summary: THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING ! Review: If you have ever been captivated in any way by the myth of"the lost continent of Atlantis," here is your chance tosatisfy your curiosity. Indeed, after reading this book, you will come to realize what most scholars of classical antiquity take as second nature: it is a very gray area between where ancient mythology ends and ancient history begins. Reading this book brings the "myth" of Atlantis ever so much closer to us out of the mythology of the far past up into the ancient history of the near past. It is the wonderful work and lifelong dedication of Shirley Andrews that has done this for us. This book is, truly, "a labor of love." As some of you read this book, you may begin by thinking to yourself, "Well, this is going to be a fun read, but I seriously doubt that I am going to end up believing in the reality of any lost continent of Atlantis!" When you are through reading the book (and you WILL finish reading the whole thing!), you will find yourself wanting to not only read more about Atlantis, but wanting to go on any number of excursions to many of the places where Ms. Andrews herself has gone to personally do firsthand, primary research for this book. I, myself, am tempted to take a trip to the Canary Islands to see for myself all of the evidence that the author has generously shared with us all. ... At one time in my life, I, too, merely thought of Atlantis as that great song by Donovan that used to make the hairs stand up all over my body every time I heard it come on the radio. After reading this book, the myth of Atlantis has become a reality for me. See if it does the same for you.
Rating: Summary: THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING ! Review: If you have ever been captivated in any way by the myth of"the lost continent of Atlantis," here is your chance tosatisfy your curiosity. Indeed, after reading this book, you will come to realize what most scholars of classical antiquity take as second nature: it is a very gray area between where ancient mythology ends and ancient history begins. Reading this book brings the "myth" of Atlantis ever so much closer to us out of the mythology of the far past up into the ancient history of the near past. It is the wonderful work and lifelong dedication of Shirley Andrews that has done this for us. This book is, truly, "a labor of love." As some of you read this book, you may begin by thinking to yourself, "Well, this is going to be a fun read, but I seriously doubt that I am going to end up believing in the reality of any lost continent of Atlantis!" When you are through reading the book (and you WILL finish reading the whole thing!), you will find yourself wanting to not only read more about Atlantis, but wanting to go on any number of excursions to many of the places where Ms. Andrews herself has gone to personally do firsthand, primary research for this book. I, myself, am tempted to take a trip to the Canary Islands to see for myself all of the evidence that the author has generously shared with us all. ... At one time in my life, I, too, merely thought of Atlantis as that great song by Donovan that used to make the hairs stand up all over my body every time I heard it come on the radio. After reading this book, the myth of Atlantis has become a reality for me. See if it does the same for you.
Rating: Summary: Interesting Review: Interesting view on how far back Atlantis goes. If you never read a book on Atlantis this is a good book to start with.
Rating: Summary: An effective up-to-date treatment of the Atlantis legacy. Review: Shirley Andrews has produced a very effective survey of the history of Atlantis that is both informative and entertaining. Her technique of relating aspects of the Atlantean civilization to contemporary developments is thought provoking and stimulating and should prove especially profitable for those readers who are newcomers to Atlantean studies, and the inclusion of post-Atlantean civilization may prove refreshingly new to those more acquainted with Atlantis material. The structure of the book is also helpful in providing the reader with easy access to particular areas of consideration, making it unnecessary to search laboriously through the text for scattered references.
Rating: Summary: Comprehensive information on Atlantis Review: The author definitely went above and beyond in researching this book. This book attempts to explain every shred of evidence of Atlantis througout the ages and present a picture of what the supposed lost continent was like. It's an excellent book for anyone curious about Atlantis.
Rating: Summary: Comprehensive information on Atlantis Review: The author definitely went above and beyond in researching this book. This book attempts to explain every shred of evidence of Atlantis througout the ages and present a picture of what the supposed lost continent was like. It's an excellent book for anyone curious about Atlantis.
Rating: Summary: Good resource on the legend of Atlantis Review: The author did an excellent job going through all the material that is out there on this legendary land. For those who might want more action and could take some fiction on the same subject, check out Greg Donegan's book ATLANTIS which is the first in a series revolving around the legends involved.
Rating: Summary: IT'S SUPERB Review: The excellent research that produced this easily read book lent credibility to a subject that is too often treated imaginatively. It made Atlantis a real place for me. Not only did I learn a tremendous amount, but the footnotes and extensive Bibliography provided me with many excellent sources for more information on related topics. Thank you Shirley Andrews for your years of study and compilation.
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