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Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth's Lost Civilization

Graham Hancock
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Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth's Lost Civilization

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Graham Hancock

Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth's Lost Civilization

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth's Lost Civilization, Graham Hancock explores evidence suggesting advanced civilizations existed before recorded history. He examines archaeological findings, myths, and astronomical data to argue that these ancient societies possessed profound knowledge and were lost due to cataclysmic events, leaving behind traces in cultural and architectural legacies.

Mysterious

Informative

Contemplative

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.4

9,212 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Graham Hancock's Magicians of the Gods intrigues with its exploration of ancient civilizations, captivating those who enjoy alternative archaeological theories. However, critics often question its speculative nature and lack of academic rigor. While imaginative, the book may leave skeptics unconvinced due to insufficient empirical evidence.

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Who Should Read Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth's Lost Civilization?

A reader who enjoys Magicians of the Gods likely has an interest in alternative history, ancient civilizations, and archaeological mysteries. Fans of books like Fingerprints of the Gods by Graham Hancock or Chariots of the Gods by Erich von Däniken might find this work captivating.

4.4

9,212 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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