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.

The Collections: Liechtenstein Museum Vienna

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The Liechtenstein Collections

The Collections: Liechtenstein Museum Vienna
Johann Kraftner
Manufacturer: Prestel Publishing
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ASIN: 3791331434

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With the opening of the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna, and incomparable collection of artworks from six centuries returns to its original home. Masterful paintings, sculptures and furniture are displayed at the Liechtenstin Palace, famous for its Baroque architecture and sumptuous gardens. A visit to the the museum is a journey through time, from the Baroque to the Biedermeier eras. In these beautiful publications, explore the collections of this latest world-class museum. Fully illustrated with a bright, informative accompanying text, these titles bring the Liechtenstein Museum to life.

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The Liechtenstein Collections.......2007-07-23

The Director of the Liechtenstein Collections has given a succinct history of the family and collections. Beautifully illustrated with many of the great masterpieces from this Princely collection. As art books go it sells at a modest price as well.

Classicism and Biedermeier: Liechtenstein Museum Vienna (Liechtenstein Museum Vienna)

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Classicism and Biedermeier: Liechtenstein Museum Vienna (Liechtenstein Museum Vienna)
Johann Kraftner
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The Early Portrait: From the Collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein and the Kunstmuseum Basel (Museum Guides)

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The Early Portrait: From the Collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein and the Kunstmuseum Basel (Museum Guides)

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Liechtenstein Museum: Ein Haus Fur Die Kunste/A House For The Arts (Liechtenstein Museum Vienna)

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Liechtenstein Museum: Ein Haus Fur Die Kunste/A House For The Arts (Liechtenstein Museum Vienna)
Testo Gottfried Knapp
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ASIN: 3791331388

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With the opening of the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna, an incomparable private collection of artworks from six centuries returns to its original home. Masterful paintings, sculptures and furniture are displayed in the Liechtenstein Palace, famous for its Baroque architecture and sumptuous gardens. A visit to the museum is a journey through time from the Baroque to the Biedermeier eras.

Liechtenstein Museum: The Princely Collection (Liechtenstein Museum Vienna)

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Liechtenstein Museum: The Princely Collection (Liechtenstein Museum Vienna)

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Try to visualize your own colorway instead...

Beautiful, but......

Give it a second look.....

Uneven quality of patterns

super shawls

Knitted Shawls, Stoles, and Scarves
Nancie Wiseman
Manufacturer: Martingale and Company
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Knitted Shawls, Stoles, and Scarves
By Nancie W. Wiseman

Get ready to wrap yourself in cozy comfort!

These elegant, glamorous fashion accessories all have something special in common--a great fit! Nineteen gorgeous projects range from simple shapes that beginners will appreciate to stitch patterns and techniques that advanced knitters will love.

For many knitters, learning complicated knitting techniques can be overwhelming--so overwhelming that some may put down their needles for good. But the glorious accessories in Knitted Shawls, Stoles, and Scarves rely on simple, easy-to-learn shaping methods that produce elegant--and foolproof--results.

The yarns chosen for these projects range from trendy, richly textured yarns to the most easy-to-find styles. You'll fall in love with these designs--and with every beautiful accessory you make, you'll learn a new technique or stitch pattern that you can use in future projects.

· Choose from 19 glamorous wraps, such as Interlocking Diamonds Scarf, Textured Squares Mohair Shawl, Cabled Stole, and Lavender Linen Lace Scarf

· Learn several new knitting concepts as you knit--start with simpler projects, and then move on to more advanced projects to perfect your skills

· Find charts and written stitch patterns, basic knitting techniques, and an informative reference section

Whether you're a novice knitter or someone who has made knitting a lifelong passion, you'll delight in this beautiful book that will expand your knitting skills and enhance your design savvy.

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Try to visualize your own colorway instead..........2007-05-13

Nancie is local to my town and a very nice person; I loved her shop. However, even calling on local pride, I've got to say that the color choices and sometimes the yarns chosen make these shawls look dated and dowdy. However, the shapes are interesting and useful, like the deep V shape that really covers the "cold parts" better than an oblong, and made up in a prettier yarn, some of them are beautiful. I made the Textured Squares in a rich violet mohair as a gift for a doctor/friend, and whenever I see it in her office I still think, "Oh, pretty!" before I realize I was once intimately acquainted with it for a month.

Someone mentioned that the shawls don't always fit right, and I agree; some are a pretty skimpy. I was lucky enough to try the abovementioned shawl on a friend before I had reached the "turn" of the V, and a good thing, too: I finally had to expand it by almost a third to make a wrap one could really cuddle into. Fortunately, shawls are fairly easy to resize, but it might be prudent to draw out a mock-up on paper or tissue and try it for size, particularly if you are knitting for a tall or generously-sized person.

The instructions are very clear, which is helpful for some of the techniques like entrelac. All in all, the techniques and shapes make it worth owning if you are good at visualizing things, adapting and recoloring etc. If you tend to buy the yarn and color specified, and follow the pattern obediently, this might not be the best book for you. I'm glad I bought it. : )

Beautiful, but.............2006-02-17

I would consider myself a beginner, trying a few more complicated patterns as I gain experience. The patterns in this book are beautiful, well presented, but it will be quite a while before I try one. They are not for the "average beginning knitter". If I'd taken the time to look at this book in another store before ordering it from Amazon, I probably would have waited to purchase it. However, I'm glad I do have it....gives me a goal to work towards. I gave 4 stars because I do think it's a wonderfully done book for the right audience.

Give it a second look............2005-02-05

These shawls and wraps are creative, but some of color combos are awful. If I had picked this book up in a fiber store, I probably would not have bought it because I don't find the items pictured as particularly attractive. However, giving it a second glance (now that I have purchased it sight unseen) I find a number of items I might actually make. I often become chilled right in the middle of my back. Wearing a sweater makes me too warm. And while I like Challi wool scarves, I find they often slip off at inopportune moments. I detest heavy turtle neck sweaters, and pullover weskets that men wear, so I have gone to vests of all sizes and shapes, though the ones that keep me warm in the right spots are often unstylish. Besides, after a while one can become awfully tired of donning a vest for work everyday.

So, I was pleased to discover a great new (to me) item of clothing, a scarf that sits on your shoulders like a small buttoned stole. Nancy Wisemen, author of KNITTED SHAWLS, STOLES, AND SCARVES, has included several diagonal and square scarves that fit over your head and rest on your shoulder. They don't make you feel smothered like a turtleneck, and they don't overheat your arms and lower chest. Made with mohair or a light wool, they are featherweight, so you don't feel as if you are carrying a pack on your back. (Some items are to be constructed with cotton).

By knitting, I am resuming the use of an abandoned skill, so I am fairly rusty. The items in KSSS will stretch me a bit, they are not for beginners.

Uneven quality of patterns.......2004-12-04

The patterns look beautiful on pictures, but some of the pictures are misleading. For example, the picture of Textured Squares Mohair Shawl shows a full-sized shawl draped around the shoulders. I have knit it with the recommended gauge, and found out that the only way the shawl can drape like this is if you wear it sideways. The shawl is very long in the back and too short in the front (barely covered my relatively small chest). Wearing it sideways is impractical in any situation apart from posing for a picture. The pattern did not state finished dimensions, and the picture was misleading. I ended up ripping the whole thing. I wanted to knit the Gossamer Shawl, but then realized that its picture also did not offer a full view of the shawl, so I skipped it. On the positive side, I knit Chenille Diagonal Lace Scarf, and it turned out great.
I would recommend to editors of knitting books to follow the example of Cheryl Oberle's Folk Shawls, and show each shawl in the clearest way possible.

super shawls.......2004-11-13

Chock full of one beautiful design after another, this book and its presentation make it difficult to decide which shawl to try first. The patterns are inventive but not overly complicated, resulting in professional-looking garments with a designer look. Directions are clear and comprehansible. Yes, the yarns used in the photos are expensive, but there are so many cheaper but still lovely substitutes on the market these days, that cost doesn't have to be prohibitive, and you can still attain great looks. I've even substituted yarns of different weights than those specified, and while the size of the shawl is bigger or smaller, I've been happy with them all. Achievable challenges, never boring - my idea of great knitting.

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This is a very good resource for making clergy stoles.

Stole Patterns
Jeff Wedge
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ASIN: 0819213985

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This is a very good resource for making clergy stoles........1999-09-11

The book contains very good information on constructing stoles, on the history of stoles and on the symbolism of the patterns. There are 25 different designs, so you get a lot for the cost. The designs are quite simplistic but effective. I have not stitched any of them yet, but plan to do so soon. I did not like his encouragement to use burlap as the fabric choice, but his patterns are easily adaptable. Wish I had this book 25 years ago when I first started stitching clergy stoles.

Period Costume for Stage & Screen: Patterns for Outer Garments : Cloaks, Capes, Stoles and Wadded Mantles

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Period Costume for Stage & Screen: Patterns for Outer Garments : Cloaks, Capes, Stoles and Wadded Mantles
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