
The True(r) Prehistory
Gods and Man
BoD - Books on Demand (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 17. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
244 pages
978-3-7693-7867-2 (ISBN)
Description
This thought-provoking book presents a radically revised version of human prehistory. In a departure from previous works in this area, which have compiled puzzling phenomena and speculative ideas, this volume - the first in a series of four - provides a coherent and conclusive framework that offers a better understanding of our collective prehistoric history.
Many events from a bygone era that are often dismissed as myth or fringe theory are investigated through the lens of mathematics and the natural sciences. The result is a compelling concept that challenges entrenched beliefs and sheds new light on distant past of humanity.
Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the place of humankind in nature and the cosmos is explored. In particular, this book provides answers to the question of whether humans are solely the product of natural evolution or if genetic engineering has influenced our development. It critically reinterprets the global spread of humanity, particularly the settlement of the Americas, in light of the latest findings from field research. In addition, it examines the astonishing mathematical and scientific knowledge of ancient civilizations, which reveals how little we truly understand about prehistory.
The insights presented call for a paradigm shift in how we perceive our origins and evolution. Readers seeking a deeper and more nuanced understanding of history will find this a stimulating and transformative view.
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-7693-7867-2 (9783769378672)
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09/2025
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Author
Aloys Eiling studied physics and astronomy at the Ruhr University in Bochum and holds a doctorate in physics. Now retired, he worked for more than 30 years in the research and management of major chemical companies (Bayer, HC Starck, Heraeus). Prior to his studies, he attended a gymnasium with a focus on history and ancient languages and passed the baccalaureate in Latin, Ancient Greek and Hebrew.
Leila Sarris studied Social Anthropology and Development Studies at Sussex University. After university, she worked in television production for five years before becoming a sociology teacher for eleven years. Since 2019, Leila has been the Editor of Graham Hancocks website. In this role, she has acquired in-depth knowledge of history and prehistory and is particularly familiar with the theories and explanations of leading alternative prehistorians.