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Muthesius's critical and highly opinionated text is the first serious effort to define the lineaments of early Modernism.

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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.

Well of Darkness (The Sovereign Stone Trilogy, Book 1)

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Well of Darkness (The Sovereign Stone Trilogy, Book 1)
Margaret Weis , and Tracy Hickman
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ASIN: 0061020575
Release Date: 2001-09-04

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Second in line for succession to the throne, Prince Dagnarus will have his crown...and his queen -- though his heart's prize is a married elfin beauty. Let his hated half-brother Prince Helmos and the Dominion Lords dare to oppose him. For Dagnarus's most loyal servant has ventured into the terrible darkness, where lies the most potent talisman in the realm. And once it is in the dark prince's hand, no power will deter his Destiny.

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Second in line for succession to the throne, Prince Dagnarus will have his crown and his queen -- let his hated half-brother Prince Helmos dare to oppose him. For Dagnarus's loyal servant, Gareth, is searching for the most potent talisman in the realm. And once it is in the dark prince's hand, no power will deter his Destiny. Second in line for succession to the throne, Prince Dagnarus will have his crown..and his queen -- though his heart's prize is a married elfin beauty. Let his hated half-brother Prince Helmos and the Dominion Lords dare to oppose him. For Dagnarus's most loyal servant has ventured into the terrible darkness, where lies the most potent talisman in the realm. And once it is in the dark prince's hand, no power will deter his Destiny.

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Amazing series, one of the greatest high-fantasy stories..........2005-11-15

While the trilogy ends poorly this in no way reflects the quality and creativity which went into it. Sovereign Stone by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman is one of the best high-fantasy series ever made! Along with Dragonlance, Sovereign Stone stands apart from titles such as Lord of the Rings and loudly proclaims that there can be good fantasy novels long after the giants have departed.

This book is the first of the Sovereign Stone trilogy and features the best imagery and greatest character development (or at least sets us up for it) to be placed in the series (while later books are good, they simply aren't as good). This book describes in lush details the Sovereign Stone campaign material for Dungeons and Dragons in such a light that it no longer becomes property of Larry Elmore or D&D and becomes its own living and breathing entity.

While I have all the respect in the world for Larry Elmore, Hickman and Weis, in this trilogy (especially in this beautifully sad novel) become "Sovereign Stone." I'm deeply disappointed in the lack of fan support with Sovereign Stone and figure in light of recent high-fantasy book releases many fantasy fans have turned elsewhere for entertainment.

Turn to Sovereign Stone and let this first book enchant you - truly a masterpiece while the other two books in the trilogy or merely great or good at times, I guarantee you'll enjoy the ride!

Another Winner.......2005-09-14

I haven't always liked everything Weis and Hickman have done outside of Dragonlance, but the Sovereign Stone stories are winners. While still a roleplaying world, it is a bit darker than the Dragonlance stuff. The familar races are present, but with a slant. Elves are modeled after ancient Japanese culture, Dwarves are nomadic horse riders similar to the Mongols, Orc/Orks are a seafaring races with many superstitions, and humans cover the gambit of cultures. There are also a few new races to spice things up. Overall it is a good story with a few minor flaws. This tale continues on in the final two books.

Weis and Hickman at the top of their game again.......2005-08-19

In Well of Darkness Margret Weis and Tracy Hickman once again prove why they are near the top of the fantasy genre.

Weis and Hickman introduce us to yet another world they have created to tromp around in. Well of Darkness is the first book in the Sovereign Stone Trilogy.

This world is unlike their Dragonlance books in that they have complete control over what happens and it's noticably a little darker than their other works.

The story during the Sovereign Stone Trilogy moves along at a break neck pace. There are multiple twists along the way. I thinkt he thing I like best about this trilogy is that the 'villian' starts off as a good guy for the most part, but with misguided ideals. He doesn't really know he's being evil he thinks he's doing what's best.

Overall, if you are a fan of Weis and Hickman's Dragonlance Chronicles of Death Gate cycle you should give these books a chance. The world if fresh and different from most that is out there today.

If you're ready for a new journey, jump aboard and get ready for a fun enjoyable ride.

Disappointing.......2005-06-04

Until now, I thought MW&TH were incredibly and consistently good in a genre that is often very formulaic, and that often seems to aim for plot instead of story. I decided to pick up Well of Darkness without even knowing anything about it except it was written by MW&TH.

Ugh, what happened?? Maybe, just maybe, I will still look for a loaner from the library, but even that might not be worth it. Ironic that the story was about the Void, because that is exactly what the book gave back -- no life, no nothing. One of the elements I really enjoy from their books is losing myself in the other worlds, where the the magic and the characters and the races and everything takes on a life of their own. This book just does not have "it".

Weis and Hickman's Best.......2005-05-12

I've been reading fantasy for a long time, and reading Weis and Hickman since Dragonlance Chronicles. Finding good fantasy is tough - do the different races feel unique? Are the characters believable? How is the writing quality? Does the story have its own feel, or is it just a Lord of the Rings clone?

Well of Darkness offers all the right answers to all those questions. There are four main races in the book - Humans, Elves, Dwarves, and Orken - but you can throw everything you think about those races out the window when you read this book. Each is unique and different from the Tolkien-style rendition of these races. It actually feels like the different cultures are fully fleshed out, and each culture is intriguing for its own reasons. Two other races - the Pawcae and Trevinci - don't play into the first book very much, but they are important in the rest of the trilogy and just as filled out and unique as the four main races. No detail is neglected, but everything is done masterfully, so the story is never bogged down.

The characters are unique as well. Each character is motivated for different reasons and behaves accordingly - and each character seems legitimate in their motivations. Each character has a distinct feel, and Weis and Hickman's expertise allows characters to live and die in a natural, flowing fashion that makes each character believable.

This story is nothing like Lord of the Rings or Dragonlance Chronicles. Those stories fall into the "epic quest" genre, and Well of Darkness is much more political. It is about power, who should have it and how it should be attained. If you're looking for an action packed gore fest, look elsewhere. If you're looking for an intriguing story, political manuvering, and the evolution of a wide range of distinct characters, this will be the best story you've read in a long time.

The Well of Darkness: The Gandalara Cycle IV

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The Well of Darkness: The Gandalara Cycle IV
Randall Garrett , and Vicki Ann Heydron
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Margaret Weis , Tracy Hickman , and Margaret Weiss
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The July 2007 issue of Dungeon Magazine for Dungeons & Dragons Revised 3.5 Edition continues the Savage Tide Adventure Path.

The Well of Darkness (Gandalara Cycle, Vol. 4)

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The Well of Darkness (Gandalara Cycle, Vol. 4)
Randall Garrett , and Vicki Ann Heydron
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Well Of Darkness - Volume One Of The Sovereign Stone Trilogy

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yoga therapy encompasses various practical aspects for each and everyone, yoga, basically for disease free perons, can also be of great help for people suffering from various diseases so as to maintain good health.it is equally beneficial for children, adolescent and women in general. even for elderlies. yoga therapy can help alot in keeping them fit. in real sense for mental. physical and spiritual fitness.yoga therapy plays very important part. As man is a physical, mental and spiritual being, yoga helps to promote a balanced development of all the three state above.Yogic excercises help to promote an all round well being in individual. they help to recharge the bodywith cosmic energy. this helps to attain perfect equilibrium and harmony.yoga helps the aspirant to channelize and harness the cosmic energy for self- healing. consequently it produces peace and positive feelings in the mind of the aspirant.Regular pratice of asana, pranayams and meditation can help such diverse ailments such as diabetes, blood pressure, digestice disorders, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, chronic fatigue, asthama, varicose veins and heart conditions.Laboratory tests have proved the yogi's increased abilities of consciously controlling autonomic or involuntary functions such as temperature, heartbeat,and blood pressure.according to to medical scientists, yoga therapy is successful because of the balance created in the nervous and endocrine systems which directly influences all the other systems and organs of the body.yoga acts both as a curative and preventice therapy, the essence of yoga lies in attaining mental peace, improve concentration powers, a relaxed state of living and harmony in relationship

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