History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Classical Mythology in Literature, Art, and Music (Focus Texts: For Classical Language Study)

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glad-to-see-this-back-in-print

Classical Mythology in Literature, Art, and Music (Focus Texts: For Classical Language Study)
Philip Mayerson
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A standard illustrated work that covers the gods and heroes of the Classical world, with special emphasis on the influence Classical mythology has had on literature, art and music in the unfolding of western civilization.

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glad-to-see-this-back-in-print.......2004-05-22

I have a very well-worn hardback copy of this book that was the textbook for a community college class that I took back in the 1980's. While my graduate classes in classical mythology at Johns Hopkins used different texts, I always found this one to be the best. I'm so glad to see that it's available once again.

Classical Mythology in Literature, Art, and Music

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Classical Mythology in Literature, Art, and Music
Philip Mayerson
Manufacturer: Xerox College Publishing
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A guide to post-classical works of art, literature, and music based on myths of the Greeks and Romans

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A guide to post-classical works of art, literature, and music based on myths of the Greeks and Romans
Ron Smith
Manufacturer: National Council of Teachers of English
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Recurring themes in art, literature, music, drama, and the dance as found in various episodes of classical mythology, religion, and history

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Recurring themes in art, literature, music, drama, and the dance as found in various episodes of classical mythology, religion, and history
Ralph E Pickett
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Great book for those hoping to start a career in fashion

Vault Career Guide to the Fashion Industry
Holly Han
Manufacturer: Vault, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback

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Vault Career Guide to Marketing and Brand Management, 2007 Edition (Vault Career Guide to Marketing & Brand Management)

ASIN: 1581312016

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From the Vault Career Library - breakdown of different functions in fashion, with detailed looks at typical days for buyers, designers, resources and training programs, interior design careers, top buying programs for department and specialty stores.

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Great book for those hoping to start a career in fashion.......2004-05-31

This is great book for those who want to begin their careers or change careers into fashion. This guide systematically takes you through each of the different jobs that are available in fashion. It is especially good at pointing out those jobs that you may not have thought of. There are many jobs beyond a model, agent or designer. I would highly recommend this book for anyone hoping to break into the fashion industry.

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ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER 10 POUNDS!

Once again, Garfield spreads his mirth--and his girth--to cartoon lovers everywhere. Whether he's poking fun at Jon's latest dating disaster, punting Odie off the kitchen table, or pigging out on pork skins, this well-rounded cat is always hungry for fun.

Visit the Garfield Web site:
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Garfield's best book ever.......2006-02-25

This is a great book. I hope Jim Davis makes a 50th.

Good old Garfield.......2003-02-21

Other than now being in full color instead of black and white, Garfield hasn't changed much over the years. He still picks on Jon and Odie, sleeps all the time, loves food, and can't help being nasty, incorrigible, and hopelessly loveable. This book is a thick, beautiful, and easily readable tome to everybody's favorite cat.

Highly recommended.

PERFECT stocking stuffer........2002-12-16

Okay, there's not many days left until Xmas but let me assure you that this Garfield book makes an excellent last-minute gift. Everyone I know loves Garfield and would be thrilled at getting a book like this.

It's rather thick and taller than usual. Plus it's in full color. As long as I can remember I've loved reading Garfield, even when I was a little kid reading the black and white pocket books. So kids will appreciate this too. Trust me.

It opens with 'Garfield's code of Nevers', such as 'Never Eat the Mystery Meat. And ends with 'Garfield's Top Ten Suggestions for New Athletic Events, such as 'The Fridge Lift' and 'Eat till you Explode'. Crammed inbetween are hundreds of hilarious comic strips. Plus there is information on the last page on how to join the Garfield fan club. And why not?

Garfield is back in a brand new look!.......2002-06-21

I have been reading Garfield books for a long time now, and I have wathched him evolve in his animation and personality. He is truly still just as funny as he was when he first started. He has made us laugh through all these years, and is still making books. The book was truly classic Garfield. I hope Jim Davis makes a 50th.

Garfield, not just another fat cat.......2002-06-15

I still can't believe after all these years he's still going strong! The first book i ever remember reading was "Garfield Takes The Cake" i learned to read on these things! However, i must admit that Jim Davis is starting to run out of ideas. Lately all of his books are about how mentally challenged Jon is, or redo the same lines over and over. The spark is stll there, but its somewhat dimished. This book is still great, but if you look back at the earlier ones you see Garfield coming up w/ better ideas to pass the time (like "Ameoba Man" and "The Sludge Monster" or who could pass up all of Garfields vacations?). Also some of the ideas have changed. In the beginning Jon was a cartoonist, Lyman lived with Jon, Odie was Lyman's pet, and Nermal also used to belong to Jon's parents, those are just a few differences. The book itself has changed too,i like the new color format and all but i kind of miss the black & white version. All in All Garfield is STILL the greatest comic strip ever created, its a must read and he keeps you laughing.

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A Humorous Must Read for the Ever Growing Number of Cotton Wool Kid Parents Out There

plenty to laugh at

A Great Book for Teachers, Too!

LOVED IT!

May Contain Nuts: A Novel of Extreme Parenting
John O'Farrell
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Alice never imagined she would end up like this, so anxious after hearing about the dangers of meteorites that she makes her children wear bike helmets in the wading pool. Her husband, David, has taught their four-year-old to list every animal represented in Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. But the more they push their children, the more things there are to worry about. It seems no amount of gluten rationing or herbal teas can improve their children’s intellectual development, and as Alice’s eldest child looks set to fail her entrance exam for the exclusive private school on which her parents have pinned all their hopes, Alice decides to take matters into her own hands. With a baseball cap pulled low over her face, Alice shuffles into a hall of two hundred kids and takes the test in place of her daughter, her first examination in twenty years. With a comic eye for detail that has sent his books to the top of the British best-seller lists, May Contain Nuts is a funny, compelling, and provocative satire of the manic world of today’s overcompetitive, overprotective families.

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A Humorous Must Read for the Ever Growing Number of Cotton Wool Kid Parents Out There.......2006-12-19

If you've ever overheard cotton wool kid parents talking to each other about how there fat little kids can't possibly walk or ride a bike to school because they might get abducted, or seen these parents in action first hand for yourself walking down the road with dog leads attached to their kids then you'll realise this book could really be a work of non fiction and that's what makes it even more brilliant.

In this book Alice and David are two of these paranoid middle class British parents, particularly the mother Alice. They force their daughter Molly and their other kids to undertake a rigorous schedule of activities, study and practice exams so they'll get into the right pre school, primary and high schools otherwise they'll have no possible chance of getting into the best universities and avoid being prostitutes, drug users and the like. They fear walking down to their local video store as those black kids in the hooded tops will obviously rob them or worse. Their group of friends aren't any different, reading the labels on food and not allowing their kids to eat anything that may contain traces of nuts just on the off chance their kids may be allergic. Even within these tailored activities such as a running race they force these kids to wear dog leads so they can protect them just in case that dog on the other side of the park happens to come over and kill their children.

These are the cotton wool kid parents, and they see nothing wrong with their behaviour. So the pressure is on for Molly to get into the snobby school Chelsea College but her parents soon come to realise there is a good chance she may not make the cut. They know they must take drastic action, they know Alice must be pretend to be Molly and take the test in her place.

May Contain Nuts is a great read, predictable outcome but the fun is in getting there as Alice starts to realise just how ridiculous her beliefs are.

plenty to laugh at.......2006-07-27

The first half of this book is downright hilarious, as O'Farrell deftly skewers our child-centric culture, and satirizes parents who will go to any length to ensure their child's safety and success. Unfortunately the second half is less satisfying: our heroine never really admits that what she did was flat-out wrong, and the ending rings a bit false. Even so, if you've ever been even the teeniest bit tempted to somehow work your kid's great test score into a conversation with other parents, you'll find plenty to laugh at. It's a quick read, fine summer fluff that may leave you examining your own behavior when you're done.

A Great Book for Teachers, Too!.......2006-04-06

I usually don't read satire, but as a new teacher this book was almost therapeutic in its attacks on obsessive middle-class mums (the British ones are not much different from the American ones). It's also a thoughtful novel about school choice: What's best for your child vs. What's best for you. May Contain Nuts even deals with status quo in terms of race and socio-economics.
Very funny and very reflective.

LOVED IT!.......2005-11-12

This book was so entertaining that I finished it in two days (an incredible feat considering I have two very young children). A satirical portrayal of modern parenting, but seriously reflects the lengths of what many elitist families would do to get their kids the "right" academic beginning. I particularly enjoyed this book because many of O'Farrell's characters actually live in my neighborhood. The ending was bit abrupt and unrealistically tidy (could a real Alice, who went through such lengths to get her daughter into a top independent school truly embrace the notion of her daughter being in a public school in just several months???), but it was a fun read nonetheless.

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