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.

How Tiger Got His Stripes: A Folktale from Vietnam (Story Cove: a World of Stories)

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Rob Cleveland
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ASIN: 0874837995

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Many years ago, the proudest animal in teh jungle was not the peacock. The proudest animal was the tiger. In this folktale from Vietnam, we see how Tiger's pride leads him to covet wisdom, and with the help of a wise farmer, earn his stripes.

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A Captivating Book

The Story of Asia's Lions
Divyabhanusinh
Manufacturer: Marg Publications
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ASIN: 8185026661

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Introduces the lion and its present habitat and examines through written and visual records the interaction between this magnificent animal and humans in Asia, from the earliest available historical records to the present day.

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A Captivating Book.......2007-10-06

This book meticulously narrates the story of the survival of the indigenous lions of India, generally known as Asiatic lions after reaching the brink of extinction in the 19th century, and their current struggle for existence in their natural habitat in the Gir forest spanning 1,400 square Kilometers in the State of Gujarat, India, the only sanctuary of lions outside of Africa. The book is illustrated with many beautiful panoramic photographs of the lions in their habitat and many historical photographs in black and white as well as colorful artistic drawings taken from various collections. The author has done extensive research on the course of the struggle of the Asiatic lions to survive despite centuries of hunting by many Indian kings and British officers who considered shooting and killing from the security of tree tops and elephant tops in the presence of armed guards the ultimate trophy and prestige for a hunter. As intimidating, imposing, powerful, majestic, and ferocious as the lion is, the story of its near extinction in the face of relentless hunting merely for fun and sport using rifles and sophisticated equipment, makes one feel sorry for the lion, especially when it poses no threat to man outside of its home, the jungle. Also described are the valiant efforts of many Indian rulers, British envoys and naturalists who championed the cause of protecting the lions from the onslaught of the Royal hunters. Liberally citing official records of state and federal governments, a comprehensive story that includes the numbers and photographs of lions hunted is presented in an easily readable manner. The book is oversized, hardbound, 260 pages long, of which approximately one-third is filled with photographs, drawings, tables and maps. The front cover is dominated by a close-up color photograph of the head of a majestic young Asiatic lion staring directly at the reader.

The book begins with a general description of the Gir forest, the lion's present status, and the relationship between the lions and the native people who inhabit the periphery of the Gir forest. The early chapters explore a historical account of the status of lions inancient civilizations and in recent times with particular reference to the lions in Asia, Europe and North Africa with photographs of ancient carvings, sculptures, and paintings.
The hunting exploits of the Indian emperors who ruled India and that of the British are chronicled in detail with abundant photographs of paintings and hunts in chapters 6 and 7. The efforts of local rulers of Gujarat to protect the lions are described, again using photographs of hunts and individual rulers in chapters 8 and 9. The later chapters narrate the story of the attempts by local officials to protect the lions by the newly independent India, including the failed attempts to translocate a small population for nurturing a second home for lions in India to ensure their survival in case of natural disasters that could jeopardize the primary lion population of the Gir forest. The book concludes with lists of extensive references, Indian words relating to the lion, a detailed table that documents the size and other particulars of the Gir forest lions from hunting records, maps, and an index. The laudable efforts of the federal government of India and the State of Gujarat to protect the lion from influential and wealthy hunters to assure its survival are also described.

Some interesting facts documented by measurements from diaries of hunters and official records, and discussed in detail in the book, are worth mentioning. Although the lions once roamed most of Asia and Europe, and all of Africa, they are now extinct in these areas but for the well-known populations of lions in several countries in central and southern Africa, and a small and less well-known population of lions in India. The Asiatic lions are slightly different from African lions. The Asiatic lions have a pronounced abdominal fold, the manes are slightly less abundant on top of the head, making their ears more visible, and they have a more pronounced tuft of hair at the end of the tail and at the elbows. However, the weight, height, length and overall size of Asiatic lions are more or less the same as African lions. The lion adorns the official national emblem of India (due to the fact that the lion is unique to India outside Africa where many countries can claim lion populations). In the late 19th century the Asiatic lions became nearly extinct with only 31 lions left in the wild, but due to strict conservation efforts the lion population rebounded to 330 according to the latest census taken in 2001, raising hopes of escaping extinction.

This book is so well written and illustrated that it should be on the shelf of every serious library in the world and on the coffee table of every nature lover, and therefore worthy of prominent display which can not only enhance the décor of the home but also stimulate enlightening conversation related to the protection of critically endangered species. Even without 5% of the net sales proceeds benefiting the Gir Welfare Fund to support the lion protection program, the book's price of US $42 (Rs.1850) is money well spent.

Sonny Joseph, M.D., PhD., M.P.H. Orlando, Florida

Happy Lion's Quest (Looking at Asia Today)

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Louise Fatio
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Tiger!
Geoffrey Malone
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The dramatic story of tiger survival against the poachers, by award-winning author Geoffrey Malone. In the Indian forest, danger lurks in every corner and Kuma must teach her cubs the harsh rules of survival against nature. But when a tiger is worth more dead than alive, she must face the most cunning enemy of all—humans. From eyes to bones, a tiger’s body is worth its weight in gold and when poachers infiltrate the Kanla Tiger Park, a more desperate struggle begins. The tigers’ fate lies with Himal and Anji and their father Inspector Singh, who together with the Park’s trained elephants and riders, must save the tigers by setting their own trap.

Footprints of the lion,: And other stories of travel

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Footprints of the lion,: And other stories of travel
John Blaksley
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I loved this book and I don't watch football!

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A reminder of all that should be good in football.

A well told story

A great book for any sports fan who has lost his way

The Sweet Season: A Sportswriter Rediscovers Football, Family, and a Bit of Faith at Minnesota's St. John's University
Austin Murphy
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Release Date: 2002-08-20

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The Sweet Season is an aptly titled, vibrantly entertaining book. After a decade of fall travel covering games, longtime Sports Illustrated football reporter Austin Murphy forgoes the roadie lifestyle to move with his family and cover one of the best football programs in the nation, at Minnesota's St. John's University. With all the self-deprecating and witty style of Bill Bryson, Murphy depicts the coaches, players, monks (it is, after all, a Catholic school), his family, and himself as fallible humans and unsung heroes.

Above all, Murphy has fun here, in his silly depictions of small-town, college life, the simple delights his family brings, and the refreshment of football without superhuman egos. John Gagliardi, the 70-plus coach of St. John's, has won more games than any five active NFL coaches combined, despite a non-traditional coaching style devoid of full-contact scrimmages or hours of (useless) calisthenics. One Johnny exercise is the Beautiful Day Drill, where players flop down and stare at the sky, commenting on the loveliness overhead.

Murphy's football anecdotes are insightful, his humor relentless, and his game savvy tested. At the first St. John's game, Murphy "[watches] the kickoff transfixed, half-expecting Eau Claire's returner to go all the way. I mean, I've been with the Johnnies damned near a month and haven't seen them make a tackle. Who's to say they can do it?" As we find out, and opposing teams can attest, they hit hard, every season. Highly recommended. --Michael Ferch

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After fifteen years as a Sports Illustrated writer, pleading for interviews with large men in possession of larger egos, Austin Murphy decides to bail out. The time has come, he concludes, to fly beneath the radar of big-league sports, to while away a season with the Johnnies. So, he moves his family to the middle of Minnesota to chronicle a season at St. John's, a Division III program that has reached unparalleled success under the unorthodox guidance of John "Gags" Gagliardi.

The Sweet Season is an account of what happens when a family pulls up stakes and spends months in a strange and wonderful place. It is also, not incidentally, the story of the most incredible football program in the country, run by a smiling sage who has forgotten more about the game than most of his peers will ever know.

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I loved this book and I don't watch football!.......2004-05-28

I read this book after reading Mr. Murphy's "How Tough Could It B?" and loving it. Although I'm not much for football I thought I'd give this book a try because I enjoyed his writing. It was terrific - a great commentary on St. John's and its coach as well as another look at Mr. Murphy's refreshingly real family (well, perhaps they are not real but they sure are like my husband and children). I'm waiting for another book please!

No pictures or stats.......2004-05-03

Lack of pictures and statistics of Gagliardi's 50 years in coaching cause this book to come up just short of 5 stars. Also, I expected the author to provide a few more "game details". I actually found the epilogue, where St. Johns makes it to the Divison III championship game the following season, more exciting than the body of the book.

A reminder of all that should be good in football........2003-05-22

If you're as tired as I am of the NFL schlock, of having to take the time to remind the high school kids you coach every season that taunting and trash talking are not a part of the game, then you will absolutely love this book. Mr. Murphy is funny-- so funny, in fact, that several times I laughed so hard I couldn't even read the passage in question out loud to my wife and had to hand her the book. Mr. Murphy is also jaded, tired of spending his life on the road dealing with the overlarge head of professional and big college Div-1A athletes.

You won't find jerks like Randy Moss or Brian Bosworth in the pages of this book, unless they are mentions solely as a stark contrast to the genuinely respectful and worthy athletes of St. Johns. Reading this book reminded me of the potential of all athletics to reap great good from the hearts and minds of youth, and also reminded me that, as a coach, it's my responsibility to sow those seeds.

The book can be enjoyed on several levels-- as humor, as a description of a sporting season, and above all, as a triumph of what football is supposed to be-- fun for everyone involved, ESPECIALLY the players.

I hope you enjoy it.

A well told story.......2003-02-18

Gentle Readers, Austin Murphy tells us a little about St. John's University football in "The Sweet Season" and a lot about his marriage, his faith, his family, his work as a Sports Illustrated writer, the state of professional football, Catholics, and himself. He is funny. The subjects are big and serious. Murphy moves you through these subjects and the book with detailed descriptions especially with an eye for the humor in all of it. You need not be a sports fan to enjoy this story. Is it literature? Maybe...

A great book for any sports fan who has lost his way.......2002-12-28

This is an outstanding book. Rarely have I enjoyed reading anything so much. The story of the Johnnies is the story of how college athletics is supposed to be, so far from the hype-infused, over-inflated embarassment practiced at most DI schools. The people are clear and honest, though human and not perfect. Everyone from the monks to the coach brings a unique perspective and a happiness to be where he is. Murphy's tale of his own story weaves in well.

My only criticisms of the book are that Murphy repeats a lot of facts he gave already, and that he kind of tricks us by not revealing his father-in-law graduated from St. John's years before. In other words, while he tells the story of making his way to St. John's, it kind of rings like he discovered it by accident.

It doesn't really matter. Murphy is funny and witty, and the book is a great read.

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Sweet Season - Sportswriter Rediscovers Football, Family, And A Bit Of Faith At Minnesota's St. John's University
Austin Murphy
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