Atlantis - The Antediluvian World - 1882 is an attempt to demonstrate several distinct and novel propositions regarding Atlantis. That the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greeks, the Phoenicians, the Hindoos, and the Scandinavians were simply the kings, queens, and heroes of Atlantis; and the acts attributed to them in mythology are a confused recollection of real historical events.

The "Yellow Peril" emerged in the late 19th century, reflecting fears of East Asian immigration and cultural influence, leading to policies like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Similarly, the "Green Peril" describes fears of Islamic fundamentalism, especially post-Cold War, paralleling these anxieties.