- Taschenbuch: 764 Seiten
- Verlag: Century; Auflage: New edition (5. April 2001)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0712679065
- ISBN-13: 978-0712679060
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 12,5 x 4,8 x 23,3 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
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The author has a highly controversial view of history and his theory of a mysterious, lost civilization that brought knowledge to other people around the world, has attracted a wide audience. In this new large-format edition, Hancock responds to critics and brings readers up to date with developments in the debate. He exposes the eerie network of connections between: the Great Sphinx and pyramids of Egypt; the Andean temples of Tianhuanaco; the Mexican pyramids of the Sun and Moon; the lost continent that lies beneath Antarctica; ancient knowledge of spherical geometry and astro-navigation; the myths and legends of humanity that have remained strangely consistent across geographical and social divides; and new theories concerning the causes of the ice ages. His new evidence suggests not only the "fingerprints" of an unknown civilization that flourished during the last ice age but also horrifying conclusions about the type and extent of planetary catastrophe required to obliterate almost all traces of it. Included are the BBC transcripts to the "Horizon" TV documentary.
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The author has a highly controversial view of history and his theory of a mysterious, lost civilization that brought knowledge to other people around the world, has attracted a wide audience. In this new large-format edition, Hancock responds to critics and brings readers up to date with developments in the debate. He exposes the eerie network of connections between: the Great Sphinx and pyramids of Egypt; the Andean temples of Tianhuanaco; the Mexican pyramids of the Sun and Moon; the lost continent that lies beneath Antarctica; ancient knowledge of spherical geometry and astro-navigation; the myths and legends of humanity that have remained strangely consistent across geographical and social divides; and new theories concerning the causes of the ice ages. His new evidence suggests not only the "fingerprints" of an unknown civilization that flourished during the last ice age but also horrifying conclusions about the type and extent of planetary catastrophe required to obliterate almost all traces of it. Included are the BBC transcripts to the "Horizon" TV documentary.
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Hancock takes us on a global tour of the legends and myths of the world, collating their common threads and scientific evidence to compose a credible theory that an advanced civilization once flourished on earth but was extinguished at the end of the last ice age. All that remains of this antediluvian culture are the "fingerprints" Hancock identifies in various phenomena that have puzzled mankind throughout recorded history. He reveals strange echoes of a society of navigators and builders that flourished up to about 12 000 years ago, gradually building up a compelling argument for the existence of a prehistorical civilization. By examining phenomena around the world, from the Nazca drawings in Peru to the pyramids of Egypt, he interprets these "fingerprints" as ancient signs, or misunderstood teachings left by our unknown ancestors in order to communicate with modern generations. This, and Hancock's other books like his latest, "Underworld," threatens to overturn conventional explanations of our past and stretch the horizons of our future. Meticulously referenced, and often scientific and technical, "Fingerprints" is consistently captivating because Hancock embroiders the narrative with colorful analogies and travelogue, making it easier to understand his point and leaving the reader impressed by the mysterious patterns he unravels. Lavishly enhanced by photographs and illustrations, the book contains extensive references, a vast bibliography and an index.
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Still a Solid Intro To History's Mysterious Past
19. August 2009
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I read the first edition of Hancock's book about 9 years ago. In spite of its immense size, I read it in one night. It's a fascinating look at the mysteries of ancient culture. In this edition he doesn't update the main text, but provides some updates and answers to his critics in a new introduction and some new Appendices. Since he first wrote this book, the paradigm has been changing. More scientists and researchers have suggested a greater antiquity in the Americas, larger populations and more pre-Columbus visits. These may explain many of the mysteries Hancock discusses, much better than "Atlantis" or some lost super-civilization, and he admits this in the new intro. However, he does not think these new finds completely eliminate his ancient super civilization. And indeed, there are still many questions, but multiple pre-Columbus visits and settlers is still the best answer.
He also now recognizes that "earth crust displacement" probably isn't the best explanation for the end of the Ice Age and submersion of lands. Sure, readers wish he would have put forth a new text, but with his addendums, this book is still of great value for those interested in ancient history.
Ironiclly, there are two irrational lines of thought that promote the isolationist models of the New World: 1. Those who think that natives became advanced completely on their own and any claims of interference are "racist"; and 2. Those, whom for whatever reason, still can't grasp that mankind has been traveling the seas long before Columbus.
See also 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, 1421: The Year China Discovered America, Who Was Adam?: A Creation Model Approach to the Origin of Man and The Island of Seven Cities: Where the Chinese Settled When They Discovered America for some recent developments on these topics.
He also now recognizes that "earth crust displacement" probably isn't the best explanation for the end of the Ice Age and submersion of lands. Sure, readers wish he would have put forth a new text, but with his addendums, this book is still of great value for those interested in ancient history.
Ironiclly, there are two irrational lines of thought that promote the isolationist models of the New World: 1. Those who think that natives became advanced completely on their own and any claims of interference are "racist"; and 2. Those, whom for whatever reason, still can't grasp that mankind has been traveling the seas long before Columbus.
See also 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, 1421: The Year China Discovered America, Who Was Adam?: A Creation Model Approach to the Origin of Man and The Island of Seven Cities: Where the Chinese Settled When They Discovered America for some recent developments on these topics.
One of Lifes Great Pleasures
16. Mai 2012
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This must be the most outstanding work of Grahan Hancock. I throughly enjoyed every page.Of the four copies I have purchased, three were for gifts and the recipitants shared my opinion and all like myself purchased Hancock's books.I have reread it many times. Thanks Mr Hancock.
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Very Interesting Book
11. November 2011
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This is a very long book (about 700 pages). I have just started reading it, but if the beginning is as interesting as the whole book I will get through this book very quickly. If you have an interest in ancient or lost civilizations this is the book for you.
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