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"Atlantis: The Antediluvian World is a book published during 1882 by Minnesota populist politician Ignatius L. Donnelly, who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during 1831. Donnelly considered Plato's account of Atlantis as largely factual and attempted to establish that all known ancient civilizations were descended from this supposed lost land. Many of its theories are the source of many modern-day concepts we have about Atlantis, like the civilization and technology beyond its time, the origins of all present races and civilizations, a civil war between good and evil, etc." (Summary by ...

Published in 1882, Atlantis The Antediluvian World is a fascinating exploration by Minnesota populist politician Ignatius L. Donnelly, born in Philadelphia in 1831. Donnelly interprets Platos account of Atlantis as a largely factual narrative and seeks to prove that all known ancient civilizations trace their roots back to this enigmatic lost land. His groundbreaking theories have shaped many modern perceptions of Atlantis, including ideas of advanced civilizations, innovative technologies, the origins of present-day races and cultures, and epic battles between good and evil.