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.

Sculpture in the Age of Doubt (Aesthetics Today)

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Too Easy
A superb survey of 20th century sculpture.
THE book on contemporary sculpture!
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This is the best--art, philosophy, history, at once!

Sculpture in the Age of Doubt (Aesthetics Today)
Thomas McEvilley
Manufacturer: Allworth Press
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Too Easy.......2002-09-05

This book has many fine insights and analyses of artworks, as has alreday been said in previous online reviews. But the theoretical construction of a "Modernism" as an "age of certainty" totally devoted to the dogmas og Kantian aesthetics is highly problematic. All interesting art since 1850 has posed questions and tread unknown ground. Scepticism and doubt is no new or postModern thing.

This is one of several of McEvilley's theoretical constructions where he goes about important issues way too easily.

A superb survey of 20th century sculpture........2000-03-03

Thomas McEvilley's Sculpture In The Age Of Doubt examines 20th century sculpture with an eye to considering the major issues surrounding modern styles and choices. This is the only modern critical work to examine the evolution of Modern sculpture's styles from early works to contemporary representations.

THE book on contemporary sculpture!.......1999-10-21

I am an artist and this book speaks directly to me. Not that it wouldn't be useful to others too--I'm sure it would. It is the most informative source on recent sculpture, and has the clearest and smartest way into it all. There is so much to learn that I am now reading it for the second time. I find it especially useful the way it puts the practice of sculpture into a larger context so I can gauge my own place in history. It's not primarily a picture book but still the pictures are ones you will remember--and often ones you wouldn't normally see. Plus, what it all gets down to is, it's both beautifully written and fun--a really good read.

A unique work.......1999-09-09

For sculptors there is simply no other work like this: a summary of 20th Century philosophy told through the sculpture of our time. It is a unique vehicle that someone should have thought of long before. Just the title alone is almost all we need to know about the social background against which we must devise the reflections of our times. It is a time of doubt, lacking a master narrative that we would elucidate as artists. McEvilley sees this not as a time of despair but rather similar to other times before wherein the lack of a master plan is something that is regarded as freedom. The book covers about two dozen prominent sculptors, everything from the Readymades of Marcel Duchamp to the poetic variations of Tony Cragg, the bizarreness of Dennis Oppenheim and the peaceful strangeness of James Croak. A good read. Heartily recommended.

This is the best--art, philosophy, history, at once!.......1999-09-01

McEvilley not only takes you more deeply into art than other authors, even more, he is the only one who can really relate art to philosophy, political history, and cultural theory in general. This book is very much about art, but also about so much more! He really explains where we are at, culturally, right now!

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This work has general appeal, because everyone wants to be happy. Dr. Schuler has proven this with his work on happiness. Yet this works has greater appeal because it does not base itself on religion for its theory and practice. There is no appeal to the beatitudes and one doesn't have to be a believer to get something from the work. The style is direct, honest, and simple. The message is clear, not in any way clouded by sectarian beliefs. I see this book as appealing across ethnic and age groupings, to any one who wants to feel good, without creating a dependence on alcohol, drugs or such.

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Mathew Brady: Historian with a Camera

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Mathew Brady Historian with a Camera
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Taking Snoopy for a walk.......2001-06-08

As a fan of the Peanuts series since childhood, I have been graced by the wit, humor and philosophy each of these characters offer, and another gargantuan serving wouldn't hurt at all.:) Another page-turner, an impeccable work of art produced by the masterful hands of the maestro Charles Schulz himself. Each stroke is a tribute to its unblemished tradition of undisputed fun.

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The World's Worst Book: Over 1,000 of the most hilarious, bizarre, and disgusting things never thought of . . .
Justin Heimberg
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Release Date: 2002-02-26

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In a world that has produced New Coke, the Flowbee, and Yentl, it’s hard to imagine that there are any ideas worse than the ones that have actually made it to market. But there are.

The World’s Worst . . . Book is the ultimate catalog of the most inane, insane, outrageous, and just plain out-there ideas never to have hit the market—at least not yet.

Only here will you find:

* The World’s Worst . . . Harry Potter Books (including Harry Potter and the Hired Prom Date)
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Not to mention online haircuts, Charlotte’s Web of Anti-Semitism, Salmon Chunk Ice Cream, and lots more godawful stuff.

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Vastly Underrated.......2005-05-26

I couldn't agree less with the reviewer below. Heimberg is one of today's foremost comedy writers, as evidenced by his screenwriting and his previous work with erstwhile funnyman David Gomberg.
Tell me this isn't a funny blurb from the worst-seller list: "Tracks in the Snow," by Mitchell Pluntfarb, PhD. A caribou with enormous, pendulous testicles roams the tundra in search of food and acceptance.
Or the notion of "a leprechaun with problem flatulence."
Or the porno "Schindler's Balls."
Or the Indian sobriquet "Not at His Playing Weight."
This book is funny. And it is funny in ways that our current comedy is sorely lacking.

judge this book by its' cover.......2003-12-14

take the amazon tour of sample pages before you buy it or you'll be sorry.

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This is the first book to consider the relationship between British imperialism and music. With its unique ability to stimulate the emotions and to create mental images, music was used to dramatize, illustrate, and reinforce the components of the ideological cluster that constituted British imperialism in its heyday: patriotism, monarchism, hero-worship, Protestantism, racialism, and chivalry. It was also used to emphasize the inclusiveness of Britain by stressing the contributions of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland to the imperial project.

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