2010 Reprint of 1929 Edition. Mr. Waddell believes that the beginning of all civilizations date from the Sumerians who were blond because they wore dark jewelry and blued-eyed because lapis lazuli is found to represent the eye. From Mesopotamia, carried by these Nordic Sumerians, civilization spread to Egypt, Crete, Greece, Europe India and China. Profusely illustrated with photos maps and charts.