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Atlantis destroyed

by Rodney Castleden

This study examines the historical validity of Plato's Atlantis legend by comparing it to the Minoan civilisations of Crete and Thera. It analyses archaeological evidence and cultural parallels to distinguish the original account from modern utopian myths.

Accession 263 ISBN 0415165393 Publisher Routledge
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