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.

Art of Engraving: A Book of Instructions

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Suffers from poor organization
learning to engrave
Meek's Art of Engraving
firearms engraver
One of the American Classics

Art of Engraving: A Book of Instructions
James B. Meek
Manufacturer: Brownell
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Binding: Hardcover

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Suffers from poor organization.......2007-04-28

As a complete beginner I found this book disappointing. There is quite a bit of information, history and biography regarding the ART of engraving on firearms (hence the title), but what there is about the actual PRACTICE of engraving in general is sparse and located rather helter-skelter around the book.

There is no chapter on sharpening, for instance, but there are sections on sharpening scattered about. There is a page with a full list and drawings of the various gravers, but information about which one to use for what is hard to pin down.

There is a discussion on the technique of chasing using a hammer, which is very good. However, there is really very little about using a hand graver. I wanted an explanation of when to use a hammer and when not to, which seems to be missing. There is a section on vises which is useful, etc.

I wanted a chapter titled "How to engrave metal". That is what is missing. Additionally, the book is dated 1973, and mentions many specific products. One wonders how many of those are available today.

I think that someone with at least some experience in engraving would have an easier time with this book than I did.

learning to engrave.......2003-04-08

An excellent production, with exceptional workmanship to provide high quality photo's. The anatomy section is more for the artistic crowd then the hard metal group. Would have liked to see more information on making the cuts and shading, as well as depth control and designs. Overall a good learning book with great coverage of making the proper tools and maintaining them

Meek's Art of Engraving.......2002-09-24

I have read this book cover to cover twice. For someone who wants to learn how to engrave, like me, it is a true reference book. For others who simply want to better appreciate engraved items this book is just as useful.

Many illustrations done for the book were actually cut in black plexi-glass to provide the best quality images.

This book has a perminate place in my library.

Enjoy...

firearms engraver.......2002-02-08

This book contains a wealth of information on how to engrave. topics include: scroll design, layout, inlays, and tool sharpening. I would have liked to see more information on gold inlays in print and pictures. It even has a section on power engraving. Overall this book is helpfull to the expert and novice alike.

One of the American Classics.......1998-06-21

This book is on the shelf of almost every firearms engraver in America. It is probably the most used text book in firearms engraving courses, and perhaps in any type of engraving. It is full of basic information, and helpful hints that make engraving much easier. Not a lot of pretty pictures, but enough illustrations that you can get the idea even if you don't take formal instruction. Configuring tools is always difficult and I don't think any book can teach you that art - so with that one exception, there is everything here that you will need to know to start Hard Metal engraving. And, of course, if you can engrave Hard Metal, you can engrave Easy Metal like silver, brass, etc. Whenever I pick it up and just kind of peruse it again, I still find myself amazed that I can say: gee, I forgot THAT little trick! A must for any engraver.

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Gun Engraving
Christopher Austyn
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Finally somebody has written a good, well-illustrated book on fine English and European gun engravers.

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British Gun Engraving
Douglas Tate
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This book features the most opulent examples of British gun engraving to be found anywhere. These handsome guns are from the greatest private collections in Europe and the USA and, hence, are rarely seen by the public. Tate's book traces the traditions of British gun engraving from the end of the eighteenth century to today.

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Loved the book.......2007-03-20

I loved the artistry of firarms engraving displayed within.

I would recommend this book to anyone who appreciates this art form.

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The Art of Gun Engraving
Claude Gaier , and Pietro Sabatti
Manufacturer: Book Sales
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British Gun Engraving
Douglas Tate
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Custom Firearms Engraving: The Techniques and Treasures of the World's Greatest Artists

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OUTSTANDING BOOK
Even better than Mr. Turpins first book.

Custom Firearms Engraving: The Techniques and Treasures of the World's Greatest Artists
Tom Turpin
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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OUTSTANDING BOOK.......1999-12-17

This book is wounderfull. I purchased the book before it was for sale and when it came to my door i was as happy as can be. I sent my engraving pictures to Tom and when I saw my engraving in it i got dizzy with exitement. This is the first time i have had my work put in a book and It was put in the best book of all times. I rate this book with 10 stars but that option was not available on the review rating. The work of the other engravers is unbelievably amazing and i am very satisfied at the great job Mr. Turpin did on the layout of this amazing book

Even better than Mr. Turpins first book........1999-06-05

I thought Tom Turpins first book "Modern Custom Guns" was fabulous. Now he has outdone himself once again. "Custom Firearms Engraving" was every bit as good, if not better than Turpin's previous book. At last we have an author who details the work and art which is gun engraving.The photo's are unsurpassed!

Fishing Tackle, Sporting Guns and Firearms, Sporting Prints, Bronzes, Watercolours and Oil Paintings

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Fishing Tackle, Sporting Guns and Firearms, Sporting Prints, Bronzes, Watercolours and Oil Paintings
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Prudhomme: Gun Engraving Review
Prudhomme
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The Art of Engraving A Book of Instructions on the Art of Gun Engraving

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The Art of Engraving A Book of Instructions on the Art of Gun Engraving
Meek James B.
Manufacturer: F. Brownell & Son
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Rembrandt (1606–1669) is generally regarded as the finest painter of the Dutch “Golden Age.” This new edition of Art in the Making: Rembrandt (published on the 400th anniversary of the artist’s birth) reexamines 21 paintings firmly attributed to Rembrandt and 6 now assigned to followers. It reassesses his technique, materials, and working methods in the light of significant scholarly developments over the last 20 years, addressing problems of attribution that were hardly touched on in the original, groundbreaking edition of 1988.
Introductory essays by distinguished conservation, curatorial, and scientific specialists cover the artist’s studio and working methods, the training of painters in 17th-century Holland, and Rembrandt’s materials and technique. The essays are followed by handsomely illustrated catalogue entries on 27 paintings. A comprehensive bibliography provides a rich source of information about the practice of oil painting, not only for Rembrandt but for 17th-century Dutch painting in general.

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Understanding Rembrandt.

Rembrandt (Art in the Making)
David Bomford , Christopher Brown , and Ashok Roy
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Understanding Rembrandt........2006-12-07

In her book Mariet Westerman guides us through the life and works of Rembrandt - from his earliest self-portraits to the introspective works of his later days. And she does so with empathy and a deep understanding of both the artist's character and the artistic, economic and social environment which he was a part of. Westerman writes in a matter-of-fact way without being superficial. Thus the book may be read by the specialist and novice alike and enhance the pleasure of both the next time they are confronted with the profound humanity of Rembrandt's art. This is no coffee-table book, but comes in a format made for reading and use in trains and galleries alike. Nevertheless, the book is beautifully illustrated with all the pictures relevant to a top biography of one of the most beloved artists in European culture. Highly recommended!

The sketcher's manual: Or, the art of picture making on the simplest principles for amateurs

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The sketcher's manual: Or, the art of picture making on the simplest principles for amateurs
Frank Howard
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