The Mythical World of Atlantis, from Plato to Disney: Theories of the Lost Empire [Paperback]

Jeff Kurtti (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Atlantis

What do Plato's "concentric circles," Ignatius Donnelly's "mother culture," and Edgar Cayce's "firestones" all have in common? Does the center of gravity really lie at the earth's core? What connection do the "warriors of the clouds" have to current civilization? These and many other questions are answered in The Mythical World of Atlantis - a comprehensive study of the famed lost empire. Elements of theories about Atlantis put forth by philosophers and historians take their place alongside the "theory" revealed in Disney's newest animated feature. An extension of the film's fantasy, the book assumes that the fascinating lost civilization was real and flourished. Though the film's mythology is wholly fabricated, the details conspire to provide the reader with a feeling of authenticity.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions; Rev Upd edition (June 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786853263
• ISBN-13: 978-0786853267
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,310,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two thumbs up!, September 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mythical World of Atlantis, from Plato to Disney: Theories of the Lost Empire (Paperback)

This is a great little volume. Two thumbs up from Rose & Rand Flem-Ath.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Companion Book to the Movie, August 4, 2001

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gobirds2 (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mythical World of Atlantis, from Plato to Disney: Theories of the Lost Empire (Paperback)

This is a really delightful and thought provoking book that goes along nicely with the Disney movie. It builds on the lure of Atlantis and offers theories based on historical, geographical and archeological myth, legend and facts that support its existence and location. Beautifully published. Its the kind of book I would like if I were still a kid. I enjoy these types of books.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Thories and amazing facts, July 16, 2001

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Jasmir (Washington D.c,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mythical World of Atlantis, from Plato to Disney: Theories of the Lost Empire (Paperback)

This is a must have for all you history and atlantean fans out there.It features a complete guide to the famous archeological place on earth that evryones talking about,plus its confesion is similar tothe animated movie . All I can say is into the bookstore and grab it!!!!!!