: It was an instant bestseller, reaching its eleventh edition within its first few years.
: A large island in the Atlantic Ocean where humanity first transitioned from barbarism to civilization. Atlantis The Antediluvian World
: Known ancient civilizations (Egypt, Mexico, Peru, etc.) were colonies founded by Atlantean survivors who brought advanced knowledge of agriculture, metallurgy, and language. : It was an instant bestseller, reaching its
: The literal "Garden of Eden" or the original home of the Greek, Phoenician, and Scandinavian gods, who were actually the deified kings of Atlantis. Key Evidence and Arguments : It was an instant bestseller
: He claimed the Azores were the surviving mountain peaks of the sunken continent. Historical Context and Influence