In America Before, Graham Hancock provides compelling evidence that ancient civilizations once thrived in North and South America. He argues that these cultures were far more advanced than previously thought, possessing technologies and understanding of the natural world that would astonish us today. Tracing his own journey to some of these forgotten sitesāincluding a twelve-thousand-year-old rock painting in British Columbia and an astonishingly well preserved temple complex in Guatemala CityāHancock offers an exciting new view of history which challenges everything we think we know about the origins of civilization.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone interested in ancient civilizations, history, and religion. Hancock provides compelling evidence that these cultures were far more advanced than previously thought.
Pros :
- The author provides compelling evidence that ancient civilizations once thrived in North and South America.
- He argues that these cultures were far more advanced than previously thought, possessing technologies and understanding of the natural world that would astonish us today.
- Tracing his own journey to some of these forgotten sitesāincluding a twelve-thousand-year-old rock painting in British Columbia and an astonishingly well preserved temple complex in Guatemala CityāHancock offers an exciting new view of history which challenges everything we think we know about the origins of civilization.
Cons :
- The author’s theories are not supported by mainstream historians.
- The argument is based largely on circumstantial evidence.
- The book is filled with esoteric and spiritual musings which may be of interest to some readers, but can be difficult to follow
Learn more about the author
Graham Hancock is the author of nine books, including Fingerprints of the Gods, which has sold more than three million copies worldwide. His articles have appeared in magazines such as The Economist, New Statesman, and Smithsonian. He lives near Bath, England.
Reader Reviews
“The most compelling and exciting book I have read in many years.”
“Graham Hancock has a knack for making history interesting and relevant.”
“Graham Hancock has taken on one of the most important and controversial questions of our time ā the possibility that ancient civilizations once thrived in North and South America. His well-researched case is convincing, provocative, and utterly fascinating.”
“Graham Hancock does an excellent job of making a case for ancient American civilizations being far more advanced than we give them credit for.”
