World Famous Comics: Atlantis and the Kingdom of the Neanderthals: 100,000 Years of Lost History
Atlantis and the Kingdom of the Neanderthals: 100,000 Years of Lost History
By: Colin Wilson Publisher: Bear & Company Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 336 Publication Date: June 27, 2006 Release Date: July 09, 2006 Studio: Bear & Company
Product Description: The history of Neanderthal influence from Atlantis to the contemporary era
• Provides evidence of Neanderthal man’s superior intelligence
• Explores the unexplained scientific and architectural feats of ancient civilizations
• Presents an alternative history of humankind since 7500 B.C. with an emphasis on esoteric traditions and the history of Christianity from the Essenes onward
In Atlantis and the Kingdom of the Neanderthals Colin Wilson presents evidence of a widespread Neanderthal civilization as the origin of sophisticated ancient knowledge. Examining remarkable archaeological discoveries that date back millennia, he suggests that civilization on Earth is far older than we have previously realized. Using this information as a springboard, Wilson then fills in the gaps in the past 100,000 years of human history, providing answers to previously unexplained scientific and architectural feats of ancient civilizations.
Wilson shows that not only did Atlantis exist but that the civilizing force behind it was the Neanderthals. Far from being the violent brutes they are traditionally depicted as, Wilson shows that the Neanderthals had sophisticated mathematical and astrological knowledge, including an understanding of the precession of the equinoxes, and that they possessed advanced telepathic abilities akin to the “group consciousness” evident in flocks of birds and schools of fish. These abilities, he demonstrates, have been transmitted through the ages by the various keepers of the hermetic tradition--including the Templars, Freemasons, and other secret societies. In the course of his investigation, Wilson also finds new information about historical links between the Masonic tradition and the Essenes that indicate that America was “discovered” long before Columbus set sail and that Jesus actually survived crucifixion and fled to France with his wife Mary Magdalene.
Wow - the earth and civilization is really old! ^ For those new to ancient civilizations, or those who have dabbled in the past, this book ties together a lot of the new discoveries, ancient myths, and FACTS about beings who inhabited earth c. 100,000 years ago, and it leaves one wondering what else is yet to be discovered/disclosed. Although the second half of the book was a bit uninteresting (to me), the appendix did have some more valueable insights. Some day (soon, hopefully) those with a stronghold on the truth (i.e. the Vatican) will relent, and all mankind will be aware of this information, and maybe history will be rewritten (again). One can only hope (and maybe the same for the facts and truth about 9-11!). I would hate for my grandchildren to grow up not knowing the truth about history, UFOs, and bad things done by the powers that be.
Had hoped for real info got more bloodline crap. ^ Usually out of the alternate history author's Colin Wilson is one of the more level headed and documented authors. Which is why I was disapointed with this book. I had really hoped for info regarding neanderthals there customs and burials and such which some scholors have started to investigate. Instead I got more prior of sion garbage and Jesus blood line's and Flood stories. I am so tired of this weak link of the prior of sion being added into all the alternate history book's. It is doing nothing for the movement of alternate history but destroying its credibility all on the fake documents of a con man in France. Stay away from this one unless you are a Dan Brown type of fan.
high hopes dashed ^ i have read other books by this author and they were well written and thoughtful. this one is biased against native americans in the same old theme of these people couldn't build up their cultures without the white men's help from the outside. he theorizes since Indians didn't have the wheel this is so. Indians couldn't use the wheel because there were no animals(like in europe) to make use of it. i consider this purchase a waste of money.
Middling effort ^ I am a tremendous fan of Colin Wilson, but I have to say that I was disappointed by this book. For a start the title is misleading, there isn't much of interest about either Atlantis or the Neanderthals and because of this, the rap he gives in the book at about 7/8ths of the way through (on the focusing of consciousnes) stands out like a chapel hat peg.
You see, Mr. Wilson has not changed this premise since he wrote The Outsider. The premise being that the world has meaning or not depending on the amount of attention you give it.
I'm not arguing ... in fact I rather agree, but what that has to do with Atlantis or Neanderthals I cannot understand.
Come on Colin, you can do better.
Colins jumped on the bandwagon ^ Ok this book is not a bad read, Colin can tell a story and obviously seems interested in this topic but fails to write about the books title and doesn't always keep a strong flow or structure going. Like many other books he seems more committed to honouring his colleagues in the field and running over old books on the subject rather than tackling harder but ultimately more exciting contemporary theories.
He basically spend the whole book feeling like he's setting the stage for something important and then the book finishes. There is actually almost nothing about Atlantis or Neanderthals and no connection is even given that they are connected. Now the idea of Atlantis is plausible given the still poorly understood cultural and geological history of the americas (or possibly other cultures) and the intelligence and of neanderthals and their relationship with humans has been hotly debated in recent years. Colin chooses not to discuss any of this yet it could have been a great book if he had.
So its not a bad read but really is just a collection of other peoples outdated ideas. Having read other books from Bear publishing I can't help they just make up these wacky titles to make money.
Anything Goes Trivia
Megaton Man
Trevor
