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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.
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THE NIGHT IN LISBON
With the world slowly sliding into war, it is crucial that enemies of the Reich flee Europe at once. But so many routes are closed, and so much money is needed. Then one night in Lisbon, as a poor refugee gazes hungrily at the boat enroute to America, a man approaches him with two tickets and a story to tell.
It is a harrowing tale of bravery and butchery, daring and death, where the price of love is beyond measure, and the legacy of evil is infinite. And as the young man listens spellbound to the desperate teller, in a matter of hours, the two form a unique and unshakable bond--one that will last all their lives. . . .
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Beautiful .......2006-11-16
I couldn't stop reading! This book evokes a lot of emotions and is expertly written. It has adventure, intrique, suspense--even a nasty brother-in-law. I would defintely recommend it.
wasn't sure what to expect.......2006-04-10
I'm not sure what I was expecting from the author after reading "All Quiet...."
1 book only!.......2005-08-29
Being stranded on a deserted island with only 1 book? That would be the 1! It is a book about life: Love, death, grief and loss, great emotions! Isn't that what life is about?
Short and sweet.......2005-06-01
Great writing. Very nice story and a quick read. Yes, it is a love story but so is Gone With the Wind and this guy likes both! Yes, the story is told as a narrative and I highly doubt that anybody could actually tell a 200-page story while sitting in several bars, but suspend disbelief and enjoy the emotion of the story and characters.
One of my favorites........2003-02-06
We've all been in the situation of being in a restaurant or a bar and overhearing a conversation that has peaked our interest. We strain to hear the whole conversation, the story being woven, perhaps to live vicariously through the narrator or simply because being curious is human nature. Imagine being in that situation only in a different time: the very early stages of World War II, and a different place: Lisbon, Portugal. And, imagine that the person you are listening to is telling his story during this tumultuous time, from a perspective that is often forgotten, from that of a refugee.
This work of fiction is an intriguing tale of a man's struggle to re-enter Germany to find his wife after fleeing for his life about a year prior and then their flight to Portugal to obtain passage on a ship to the United States.
I only read this book after reading Remarque's "All Quite on the Western Front". I was quite disappointed with that work and was left wondering why it is considered to be such a great story. Wondering if Remarque was overrated or truly the great author that I failed to see, I went to the library and checked out what would become my favorite work of fiction. I have since read the book three times and enjoy it as much as the first read each time through it. There are, to me, three elements of "The Night in Lisbon" that make this a great work: the plot, the characters and the style.
When one imagines the plot of a story set in or around WWII, the first thing to come to mind is probably something along the lines of a heroic tale from the front lines or a valiant struggle for survival in the skies over Germany in a crippled bomber. While these tales often lead to great stories, a completely different spin on WWII makes "The Night In Lisbon" unique and intriguing. Remarque's plot revolves around a German refugee not trying to escape because of his religious affiliation but purely for his political beliefs. While it is never clearly explained why our hero is an enemy of the Reich, the reader is able to draw some conclusions from the dialog. It is this man's struggle to re-enter his homeland from which he was exiled to find his young wife and take her back to Portugal with him is what exists as the core of the plot. His journeys through Switzerland, Austria, France and Spain alone and with his wife pull the reader into the book, hoping he and his wife survive French prisons, encounters with German soldiers, border guards and a particularly deadly enemy that cannot be seen. This is truly an involving story that leaves the reader wishing for more once the book is finished.
As with plot, characters and their emotions provide substance to a story. With weak characters and unrelatable emotions, the plot can often become moot. Remarque masters both in "The Night In Lisbon" providing a protagonist (Schwarz) for whom we hope for the best and a tale of love that shows just how strong this emotion can be. The reader can understand how Schwarz feels and his motivation for his actions. Through Remarque's simple character portrayals, he is able to invoke sympathy from the reader towards Schwarz and his wife giving him motivation to see the story through.
Remarque's style in "The Night In Lisbon" is as important to the story as the plot or characters. Simple first-person narrative allows this story to seem more real. Switching between Schwarz's account of his journey and that night in Lisbon in which the story telling takes place makes the reader feel as if he is seated next to Schwarz in the dimly lit bar at 3:00am listening to his account. It is Remarque's mastery of this simplicity and realistic narration that makes this a truly relatable tale.
I cannot recommend this book enough but I fear I am overstating it, as I feel "All Quiet on the Western Front" has been. The only way to know is to find a copy of this book at your local bookstore or city library and read through it at your first available opportunity. I feel you won't be disappointed and I believe this simple tale of love in a complicated time will become an instant favorite. 5 stars out of 5.
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A storm is gathering in the darkening European skies.
In a heartbeat, a world will be changed forever. And on a night train to Lisbon, a young American abroad will find a love she always desired ... and a danger she never imagined.
Customer Reviews:
Right Down The Middle..........2005-12-03
While I enjoyed this book, I did not finish it thinking, 'Wow, what a great book!'. It was ok...nothing more, nothing less.
Carson is a privileged young woman in 1936 Connecticut. She travels abroad to spend the summer with her Aunt Jane and Uncle Lawrence, and while on the night train to Lisbon, she meets Alec. They have a whirlwind romance, and she spends every minute she can spare with him over the course of the summer.
Long story short, she loves him, then finds out he betrayed her...she goes home, is miserable but tries to get on with her life, then finds out he may not of betrayed her after all, and there's the finale of the book...with a surprise twist at the end (which was odd because it seemed like it was just thrown in there, it really made no sense to add that last surprise).
In the end, it was likeable enough. The main characters were only somewhat developed, but the secondary characters were hardly developed at all. I recommend this if you have it laying around the house (as I did) but don't go out of your way to read it.
Not her finest novel.......2005-05-15
I have read all of Emily Grayson's books and I absolutely loved them....except Night Train to Lisbon. I think Ms. Grayson is a very talented author and her other books really touch my heart. But this latest novel lacked characters that I could like as people. At best, Carson is a charming girl who is stubborn and willful. At worst, she comes off as a rich, priviledged girl who is spoiled rotten and does not bother to concern herself with how others around her feel. Her beau, Alec is also hard to like. He is pushy and helpless and appears to prey on innocent girls. He is a fast mover and seems all wrong for Carson. As for the other characters in the book, Carson's parents and aunt/uncle are boring.
I was really quite disappointed in this book. I would suggest that if you read this book or want to read this book, just don't judge the author by this book alone. My favorite book of hers is The Gazebo, followed by The Fountain.
Another Good Book by Emily Grayson.......2004-11-02
Since I read Emily Grayson's first book, The Gazebo, and than went on to read her other titles, I have long thought she is a highly underated writer. Her books, which are reminiscent of Nicholas Sparks' themes, describe both the spirit and emotions of people falling in love. In Night Train to Lisbon, her newest book, she presents her readers with two star crossed lovers at a time in the world's history which proved to be both passionate and tragic.
In 1936, Carson Weatherell, the daughter of wealthy parents is looking forward to a suumer of leisure after her last year of school. The young man who is fond of her is going to Yale in the fall and it is assumed that they will become engaged and married within a few years. Carson isn't quite sure what she will do with her life and wonders if marriage is all that she can lookforward to. Coming from a sheltered society which expects nothing more from the daughter of wealthy parents to marry the right man, an opporunity presents Carson which will prove to be the adventure of a lifetime for her and those in her midst.
Sailing to Europe meet her aunt and uncle, Carosn is going to spend the summer with them whiel talk of war is everywhere. Carson is accompanied by a chaperone but still has plenty of tiem to think about her future. She is alomst ripe for something out of the ordinary when on a night train to Lisbon, she meets Alec Breve, a bristish physicist who is also spending part of the summer in Lisbon. Carson and Alec are immediately attracted to each other. And they see one naother in Lisbon there love for each other grows stronger and strnger. But during this whirlwind romance, Carson is told some rather unsettling news about Alec when her uncle suggets Alec he may be someone other than the British physicist he claims to be.
The book unfolds from here with a tale of intrigue, unconditional love and a startling revelation at the end. It is a sentimental read which goes by much too quickly. If I had one criticism about the book it was that it wasn' tlong enough since I so enjoyed reading it.
I hughly recommend this book and other titles by Emily Grayson which include The Gazebo, The Observatory and Waterloo Staion, also set during WWII. If you're looking for books which will take you away, consider readign these titles. I think you will find as I do not, only a good author, but pleasing and comforting reads as the pages turn.
Great book.......2004-07-10
I'm a big fan of Emily Grayson and in my opinion, this book did not disappoint. I loved the characters of Carson and Alec and I loved their story. There's also an interesting twist in the end that really surprised me but at the same time didn't.
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William Cane has become an expert in the art of the kiss. The Art of Kissing has sold more than 100,000 copies and become the bible of kissers everywhere. Now, infuse big screen passion into every day smooching with Kiss Like a Star! This book divulges such screen secrets as Rhett and Scarletts fire in Gone with the Wind, the romance when Harry finally kisses Sally in When Harry Met Sally, and how to be swept away like Zack and Paula in An Officer and a Gentleman.
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Geralyn Dawson pens poignant historical romances brightened by laughter, glistening with tears, and offering "pure reading enjoyment" (Laurel Gainer, Affaire de Coeur). Now, she takes readers to a little town deep in the heart of Texas, where mysterious stars light the way for a long-separated couple to find love...
A STARLIT LADY
Tess had run away from a broken heart and followed the stars right to Aurora Springs, Texas. There, halfway to nowhere and far from anywhere, she joined a dusty frontier settlement filled with eccentric dreamers and desperate searchers attracted by mysterious lights in the sky they believed were magic -- "The Kissing Stars." And she might have finally put her ill-fated marriage behind her, if only she hadn't taken a greased pig to the state fair....
A DOWN-TO-EARTH MAN
The pig knocked railroad investigator Gabe Montana down; seeing his ex-wife for the first time in forever laid him out flat. Then her revelation that the divorce had never happened stole his breath away -- that and the secrets he saw shining in her eyes. Now he has traced his runaway wife to Aurora Springs, a place where the most extraordinary things are happening. A place where a man haunted by tragedy might find redemption and a hurting woman might find healing...if they put the past behind them...and if they allow The Kissing Stars to light their way to love.
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surprsingly wonderful!!!.......2007-06-06
i have to admit although i am a big fan of Geralyn Dawson, i was a little curious of whether or not i would like this book. i didn't just like it, i absolutely loved it! the characters show a passion that is very common in all dawson's books, which i think is what draws soo many of her fans to her books. "the kissing stars" is high on my favorite books list
This Book is About Blame.......2000-08-31
If you care anything about plot or character motivation, you'd better skip this book.
The hero and heroine get married young. His father is a scientist; her father is a rancher. The heroine has a brother who is going to meet the hero at the scientist's lab to see some new equipment. The hero and heroine are busy making love, so the hero is late for the appointment, and the heroine's OLDER brother (a definite candidate for the Darwin award) plays with something in the lab and blows himself to bits. RESULTS: (1) The heroine blames the hero because he was late for the appointment and tells him she never wants to see him again. The hero goes. (2) The hero blames the scientist father because years ago, his mother died in child birth because they were away from civilization and the kid blowing up the lab is somehow also the father's fault and the hero swears never to see his father again. Now the really good one, (3) The heroine's father blames the hero for his son's death also, and so he kicks the heroine out (even though she's just kicked out her husband) and disinherits her. These people are sick and need both legal drugs and therapy. There are some cute characters and some cute vignettes, but the whole premise is so, well---how do I phrase this politely?---stupid?---there's no way to redeem this story.
Laughed my fanny off!.......2000-03-20
I've always been a fan of Geralyn Dawson's (those Bad Luck stories were so funny) but she reached new heights with this story, and especially this heroine. Just the best, and I'm so excited about the rest of the series! Write fast, Miss Dawson.
Although my colleague loved it, I didn't!.......2000-03-05
We presented two reviews of this book at All About Romance. I gave it a D, my colleague gave it an A-. For me, there were far too many secrets to be revealed, each at an excruiatingly slow pace. Reading it was like receiving the Chinese Water Torture.
This is a story of the reuinion of a couple who split up a dozen years in the past. While such a story could be poignant, this one failed because the split did not seem realistic. If you were newly married and struck by tragedy and your mate said, in a fit of sadness and anger that they never wanted to see you again, would you just leave - like that? I don't think so!
Finally, though this author is known for her humor, many of the attempts in this book were annoying rather than funny.
Wonderful and enjoyable.......1999-07-29
This is the first book I have read from Geralyn Dawson and I found it so enjoyable. I started reading it and then realized that it was about the Marfa Lights and my home town is in Alpine, Texas so growing up we always heard about the Mystrious Marfa lights. I found the book funny,heartwarming, touching and just a good read. Gabe and Tess are so great and I loved the fact that Tess never really stopped loving Gabe, she was loyal even though she did not know if she would ever see him again. I am looking forward to reading some more books by Ms. Dawson.
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Book Description
Lady Lavinia Cashin arrives in Regency London with one purpose - to find a wealthy husband. Turned into a fortune hunter by her family's desperate plight, she hopes to barter her beauty for their security. . . . Lord Garrick Armitage is a gambler with a notorious past. A devastatingly handsome philanderer, he's only wanted two things in life that he couldn't have . . . and one of them is Lavinia. Determined not to let her marry for money, Garrick has a plan to make her his bride . . .
Margaret Evans Porter is the author of several Regencies. For her work, she has collected a variety of bestseller awards and reviewers' awards. A former student of British history at Oxford University, the author returns every year to England to research her novels. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and traveling. She lives with her husband and their two dogs in Epsom, New Hampshire.
Customer Reviews:
Kissing a Stranger.......2006-07-13
This book left me feeling blah. If Lavinia had lied or deceived Garrick one more time I would have thrown the book out the window. At the end I was left feeling as though there was no way that she could ever redeem herself and that she definitely did not deserve the hero.
An endearing and believable story.......2002-02-20
I just finished this book and I must say it was an immense joy to read. The rating it TRULY needs is more like 4.5 stars.
I enjoyed it mostly because the plot was most realistic and it was possible to happen not only that but the characters themselves were well developed with a three deminsional history to go with them. This is the best choice of Evans Porter books to read if this is your first of this author.
The only thing that I felt was lacking was the ending. (Chapter 29 prior to epilogue) The story was well developed and the ending was good, but when I got to the last page, it seemed that it needed the slightest kick to give it more power.
Kudos to author for taking chances.......2000-04-30
This is not your typical romance. The historical details are well-researched and pertinent to the story. The characters -- especially the heroine -- don't always do the right thing.
However, several things kept me from loving it. One was the separation between the hero and heroine. Also, I was annoyed with the heroine from keeping important information from the hero, and for some of her truly deceptive actions near the end of the book. In addition, some of the subplots detracted from the story.
Still, I am going to read this author's next book -- because she has the guts to do something different.
I gave this book a C- at All About Romance.
cut above usual romances & with substance.......1999-09-26
I was getting bored with the usual romances and needed to read one that had substance. I have read everything by my favorite authors (Laura Kinsale, Megan Chance, Linda Howard, Loretta Chase, etc) and can only wait for their new books. This was the refreshing answer. The characters are witty, intelligent and unique. She's an adventuress by necessity and he has to live by his wits. The rich details of the Isle of Man, horse racing and gambling reflect the author's good research. All around a good read.
Loved it!.......1999-01-16
This was a good read. Two likable characters, one great romance. At first, I was afraid that this was another book with a naive and slightly stupid woman, but she wasn't. Garrick was very sweet and he did somethings that would endear any woman.
I highly recommend this book!
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