Velikovsky, Immanuel

Mankind in Amnesia [Ancient Myths, Natural Disasters]

New York: Doubleday & Company, 1982. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The price-clipped dust jacket has light corner wear and even minor aging. 8.5 inches tall; 225 pages with an index.

Velikovsky presents a provocative exploration of human history, arguing that societies repeatedly forget and misinterpret catastrophic events, resulting in distorted historical records. Drawing on mythology, ancient texts, and comparative history, he suggests that planetary near-collisions, floods, and earthquakes have profoundly shaped civilizations. 

While his theories remain controversial and often criticized by mainstream historians and scientists, the work is notable for its bold interdisciplinary approach, challenging conventional narratives and offering an unconventional perspective on the forces that have influenced human societies throughout time.

Subjects: Human Civilization, Historical Memory, Ancient Myths, Natural Disasters, Chronology, Historical Revisionism, History, Alternative History, Catastrophism, Cultural Studies.

Item #21016
ISBN: 0385033931

Price: $45.00