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Maps of the Ancient Sea Kings: Evidence of Advanced Civilization in the Ice Age

Maps Of the Ancient Sea Kings by Hapgood, Charles H

Hapgood is a brilliant college professor, and his writing shows that. Most of the book is full of technobabble on the detailed science behind map making, which makes a majority of the book about as dry a read as the Sahara Desert. Given that, it is a very intriguing book that reveals a number of startling theories regarding ancient maps tha Much like Hancock's "Heaven's Mirror" this thing is filled with information that you have to wade through in order to discover the true nuggets o' knowledge. Given that, it is a very intriguing book that reveals a number of startling theories regarding ancient maps that impossibly map out our world in such exacting detail of our planet that it forces you to ask a lot of questions about the TRUE history of man.

Mar 16, Manuel Vega rated it really liked it. The portolano maps are older and yet more accurate than most of the late medieval maps. Hapgood gives a convincing explanation about their origin: He can not figure out the culture or civilization that charted them, though he suggests it could be Egypt. In my own research, I found out that the Megalith Builders of Western Europe were great sailors, ahead of all the classical civilizations, Summer and Egypt included.

In my next book, I'll prove these maps were originally created by t The portolano maps are older and yet more accurate than most of the late medieval maps. In my next book, I'll prove these maps were originally created by the Megalith Builders. Mar 17, Amanda at Nerdification Reviews rated it liked it Shelves: The reproductions in here are nice to have and there is plenty of information, but its pretty dry.

Maps of the Ancient Sea Kings: Evidence of Advanced Civilization in the Ice Age

I don't know where I got the impression that a book about ancient maps would have more story to tell, but I found myself slightly disappointed once I realized it would be purely informative. I also learned that I know next to nothing about cartography. Feb 23, Meadow Frisbie rated it it was ok Recommended to Meadow by: It wasn't my kind of book. It was mostly about the mistakes in studying about latitudes and lines on map and the constant perfecting of it Nov 04, Bartholomew rated it it was amazing.

A thoughtful analysis of an apparently anachronistic map.

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It takes some time to get to the "meat" of the theory that the title relates to, but this is not a sensationalistic book. Rather, it's more a scholarly work that- however reluctantly- advances the theory that there may have been some 'lost civilization' that drew up a map of the world far more advanced than would be expected in history until the 20th century. This map was used as a reference for many subsequent maps, one of them being th A thoughtful analysis of an apparently anachronistic map. This map was used as a reference for many subsequent maps, one of them being the "Piri Reis" map uncovered in This will not be a book for everyone.

As mentioned, it is a scholarly work, done by a history professor. This shows clearly in the text, as he goes step by step into the details of the mathematics of cartography, and dwells on the intricacies of the problems encountered by him and his colleagues of figuring out what made the map unusual for its time. That it would posit an advanced civilization in the accepted prehistory period, combined with the author's other controversial theories for example, pole reversals guaranteed it low mainstream exposure.

There was enough interest in this book since its first printing to have reprints published; this is one of them.

Hardcore 'conspiracy' fans, alternate history fans, and open minded cartographers are encouraged to give this book a try. Casual readers will definitely be turned off by this book- unless their choice of 'casual' reading involves history textbooks.

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Jul 24, Chris rated it liked it. And in due course came across this book. Many of his theories about the maps he and his students examined are backed up by other experts and even military cartographers. McIntosh [see my review], Hapgood makes a number of assumptions and, at times, disregards or distorts evidence in order to better make his case. I think my lack of prior knowledge in this area made it more believable. Also, even though this book contains a lot of cartographic and mathematical descriptions, it is still quite readable for the average person.

Finally, this edition could have had better in color and sharper pictures of the maps. Oct 27, Chris Marchan added it.

Key book to get wide background on pre-historic civilizations. I first saw this book when it was frequently referenced in Graham Hancock's "Underworld". Professor Hapgood did pioneering research on the lost map of Piri Reis. He used this to propose that a 15 degree pole shift occurred around 9, BCE approx. May 12, Qazyman rated it liked it. I Read this book because I wanted a more scientific look at the evidence surrounding an ancient civilization, and Hapgood does provides this.

He also takes the time to tell how he became fascinated by the subject, and step by step, how that fascination resulted in the book. Still, what he really illustrates, and what this book shows, is that no one has ever taken this idea seriously and tried to advance it scientifically.

This is an idea based the idea not the book on a diverse set of theories t I Read this book because I wanted a more scientific look at the evidence surrounding an ancient civilization, and Hapgood does provides this. This is an idea based the idea not the book on a diverse set of theories that have never been draw together in any meaningful way. Whether this is because the theories are bad, or people are afraid to pursue them, I cannot say.

Jan 02, Ed Arnold-berkovits rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Which basically means that there was a fairly advanced civilization before the last Ice Age. The main point of this book is that. He doesn't delve into what civilization was, other than say it may have been Atlantis or something like that. Mar 29, Nana is currently reading it. According to Charles Hapgood, the mapmakers responsible for the earliest maps must in some ways have been more technically advanced than sixteenth-century Europe and the ancient civilisations of Greece, Egypt and Babylonia.

Maps Of the Ancient Sea Kings by Hapgood, Charles H

Not only did they produce fantastically detailed maps, they also appear to have mapped every continent. The Americas were mapped thousands of years before Columbus and Antarctica was mapped when its coasts were free of ice. May 18, Steve rated it really liked it Shelves: Ancient history through maps. The maps of the Renaissance contain surprising details of Antartica, north amercia etc.. Who were these explorers of ancient times?

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Not only were these unknown people more advanced in mapmaking than any people prior to the 18th century, it appears they mapped all the continents. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Finally, this edition could have had better in color and sharper pictures of the maps. Hapgood won't tell us how quickly such an event could occur, nor will he claim that Atlantis was destroyed the last time it happened. Aaliyah King rated it it was amazing Mar 30, The most accurate were the oldest, often the Medieval maps, and it soon became clear that they had been compiled from much older source maps, the information from which had been passed down, their origins forgotten. May 18, Steve rated it really liked it Shelves:

A scholarly work, with tons of references and a lot of theories. Interesting, and a must read for those who like a real mystery over the made up kind. This book is referenced itself in many other modern scholarly works, it was fun to finally read it after hearing about it so much. Feb 10, Royce Ratterman rated it it was amazing.

Most books are rated related to their usefulness and contributions to my research. Overall, a good book for the researcher and enthusiast. Read for personal research - found this book's contents helpful and inspiring - number rating relates to the book's contribution to my needs.

Aug 31, Michelle Snyder rated it it was amazing. Some people are willing to die to print the truth. Hapgood is dead, perhaps he had help?

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A must for any historians library. Not as much to read through as to flip through and have for reference. Excellent material, good reproductions of ancient maps. Feb 10, Matthew rated it liked it Shelves: A doubtful thesis, but intriguing possibilities make this book worth a glance. Jan 28, Don rated it liked it. Feb 11, Dianna rated it really liked it. Mar 09, Scott Roberts rated it it was amazing. The book has interesting facts about maps of the ancient sea kings. I give this book 5 stars. May 05, Phillias rated it it was amazing.

Jul 28, Anna rated it really liked it. First read about the meaning of the Piri Reis's map from the Graham Hancock's books. It is amazing and very intriguing. This book is a very good study of the ancient maps. Mar 08, Jason Cummins rated it it was amazing Shelves: Atlas of Improbable Places Travis Elborough. Historical Atlas of Hasidism Marcin Wodzinski.

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