From Atlantis To The Sphinx: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of the Ancient World

Wilson, Colin

ISBN 10: 185227526X / ISBN 13: 9781852275266

Published by Virgin Books, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Atlantis To The Sphinx: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of the Ancient World
• Publisher: Virgin Books
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185227526X
• ISBN 13: 9781852275266
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 660 grams

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Synopsis

In this work, Colin Wilson goes beyond the conviction that a pre-Ice-Age civilization existed before being wiped out by some great catas trophe. He suggests that a highly advanced knowledge system, developed by this society was passed on to ancient man by survivors. It is this knowledge system, argues Wilson; that enabled the ancient Egyptians to move heavy blocks of stone; drill a granite coffin with an accuracy that still baffles modern engineers; and hollow out stone vases whose long necks will not admit a child's finger. Wilson attempts to reconstruct the knowledge system, and try to understand how these "old ones" thought, felt and communicated with the universe.

Book Description

A ground-breaking exploration of a lost civilisation