: 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
The book appeared during a period of rapid industrialization and social unrest in the U.S.. For Donnelly, the fall of Atlantis served as a cautionary tale: a perfect society that collapsed due to corruption and pride, mirroring his anxieties about the American Gilded Age . : It was an instant bestseller, reaching its
: 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