--- product_id: 4432290 title: "The Lost Civilization Enigma: A New Inquiry Into the Existence of Ancient Cities, Cultures, and Peoples Who Pre-Date Recorded History" price: "€ 19.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/4432290-the-lost-civilization-enigma-a-new-inquiry-into-the-existence store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # The Lost Civilization Enigma: A New Inquiry Into the Existence of Ancient Cities, Cultures, and Peoples Who Pre-Date Recorded History **Price:** € 19.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lost Civilization Enigma: A New Inquiry Into the Existence of Ancient Cities, Cultures, and Peoples Who Pre-Date Recorded History - **How much does it cost?** € 19.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/4432290-the-lost-civilization-enigma-a-new-inquiry-into-the-existence) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Lost Civilization Enigma: A New Inquiry Into the Existence of Ancient Cities, Cultures, and Peoples Who Pre-Date Recorded History [Coppens, Philip] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Lost Civilization Enigma: A New Inquiry Into the Existence of Ancient Cities, Cultures, and Peoples Who Pre-Date Recorded History Review: Detailed, Thorough Account of a New World History - I, as with many others I will presume, was introduced to Philip Coppens through the show Ancient Aliens. While a fan of the show, many theories thrown about appear to me too unfounded and fantastic. However, one man whose ideas always seemed a bit more focused and well-developed were Coppens. As a result, when looking for books on the topics the show brought to life, I ended upon first his "The Ancient Alien Question," and followed with this text. What I love most about this text is two things: 1. The incredible amounts of research brought up and defended throughout. 2. The way Coppens was able to expand upon, defy and generate new theories without once reverting to the notion that ancient astronauts developed our civilization (This is not to say I entirely disagree with this notion, but it led to a much more scientific reading of this text). Not only does Coppens take the time to develop and defend the many ideas expressed in this text, but he also takes the time to break down theories that he does not agree with. Some of these are major scientific concepts (which, of course, the "pseudoscience" fields that Coppens and many others live within tend to disagree with) but others are concepts by some of his own peers in the field. This, to me, reveals his determination to finding and defending the ideas he feels are closest to the truth, rather than blindly following others for fear of making enemies. The best thing Coppens does in this text is focus so much of his theories around anomalies and gaps within Academia. For example, when exploring Vikings, he points out how modern historians have yet to explain why it is that Vikings set sail in the way they did, plundered the way they did, and then peacefully overtook their final destination (Sens, in France) without any death involved. Also, by exploring anomalies, he opens the door to not only his own theories, which he forms and defends as best he can, but also points out that steps need be taken by the other fields of Academia, be it historians, Egyptologists, geologists, scientists, etc. When there are clear aspects of this world that are simply unexplained, or whose "accepted" notions are wrought with holes, it becomes time for a new theories to be explored. Coppens points this out, but doesn't just stop there, as some other authors in his field tend to do. As aforementioned, this is the second text I read by Coppens, and I absolutely loved them both. He is a uniquely talented researcher and writer who passed way before his time. I highly recommend this book not just for anyone interested in history and for fans of Thomas Kuhn's "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions." Review: Good representation of sites - Wanted a book that wasn't pushing it's own agenda or vast conspiracy theories but tried to discuss some of the more puzzling and intriguing discoveries in archeology. That is a tall order for this subject matter and this book did well. The author certainly has his own opinions but includes the opinions of others as well. A 10,000 year old temple without any signs of habitation that appears to be buried by man and not time and nature does not exactly fit into our text books very well. This book discusses such sites and more importantly addresses the complexity of ancient man. I would have liked more information on carbon dating results and other findings for background but enjoyed the read and always found it interesting. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #795,270 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Ancient & Controversial Knowledge | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (332) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1601632320 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1601632326 | | Item Weight | 1.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | October 22, 2012 | | Publisher | Weiser | ## Images ![The Lost Civilization Enigma: A New Inquiry Into the Existence of Ancient Cities, Cultures, and Peoples Who Pre-Date Recorded History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612aF7VrDaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed, Thorough Account of a New World History *by J***N on March 29, 2013* I, as with many others I will presume, was introduced to Philip Coppens through the show Ancient Aliens. While a fan of the show, many theories thrown about appear to me too unfounded and fantastic. However, one man whose ideas always seemed a bit more focused and well-developed were Coppens. As a result, when looking for books on the topics the show brought to life, I ended upon first his "The Ancient Alien Question," and followed with this text. What I love most about this text is two things: 1. The incredible amounts of research brought up and defended throughout. 2. The way Coppens was able to expand upon, defy and generate new theories without once reverting to the notion that ancient astronauts developed our civilization (This is not to say I entirely disagree with this notion, but it led to a much more scientific reading of this text). Not only does Coppens take the time to develop and defend the many ideas expressed in this text, but he also takes the time to break down theories that he does not agree with. Some of these are major scientific concepts (which, of course, the "pseudoscience" fields that Coppens and many others live within tend to disagree with) but others are concepts by some of his own peers in the field. This, to me, reveals his determination to finding and defending the ideas he feels are closest to the truth, rather than blindly following others for fear of making enemies. The best thing Coppens does in this text is focus so much of his theories around anomalies and gaps within Academia. For example, when exploring Vikings, he points out how modern historians have yet to explain why it is that Vikings set sail in the way they did, plundered the way they did, and then peacefully overtook their final destination (Sens, in France) without any death involved. Also, by exploring anomalies, he opens the door to not only his own theories, which he forms and defends as best he can, but also points out that steps need be taken by the other fields of Academia, be it historians, Egyptologists, geologists, scientists, etc. When there are clear aspects of this world that are simply unexplained, or whose "accepted" notions are wrought with holes, it becomes time for a new theories to be explored. Coppens points this out, but doesn't just stop there, as some other authors in his field tend to do. As aforementioned, this is the second text I read by Coppens, and I absolutely loved them both. He is a uniquely talented researcher and writer who passed way before his time. I highly recommend this book not just for anyone interested in history and for fans of Thomas Kuhn's "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good representation of sites *by D***S on September 30, 2013* Wanted a book that wasn't pushing it's own agenda or vast conspiracy theories but tried to discuss some of the more puzzling and intriguing discoveries in archeology. That is a tall order for this subject matter and this book did well. The author certainly has his own opinions but includes the opinions of others as well. A 10,000 year old temple without any signs of habitation that appears to be buried by man and not time and nature does not exactly fit into our text books very well. This book discusses such sites and more importantly addresses the complexity of ancient man. I would have liked more information on carbon dating results and other findings for background but enjoyed the read and always found it interesting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inquisitive book! *by M***A on October 17, 2024* Interesting views and concepts on the subject matter. 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