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.

Catnip: Artful Felines from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Catnip: Artful Felines from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Chronicle Books LLC Staff
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ASIN: 0811851184

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From The Metropolitan Museum of Art's vast holdings comes this charming collection of fine art felines. Cats of all types provide the artistic mews for the gallery of images presented here, all perfectly paired with quips about cats from some of our most famous writers, thinkers, and humorists, among them Leonardo da Vinci, Oscar Wilde, and Gertrude Stein. The face of a cat superimposed on an artistâ€™s self-portrait is accompanied by Mark Twain's dry wit: "If man could be crossed with a cat, it would improve man but deteriorate the cat." Cats have been captivating artists and thinkers for centuries, and nowhere is it more apparent than in this heartwarming homage—from an ancient Egyptian statue of a cat, to a medieval illumination of a tiny cat sharpening its claws on the manuscript, to a Japanese painting of a cat patiently stalking a spider. This gift of a book, filled with the most exquisite portraits of cats doing what they do best, is guaranteed to enchant.

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A successful search
A Mouse's View of Opera

Pet of the Met (Picture Puffins)
Don Freeman
Manufacturer: Puffin
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Binding: Paperback

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A successful search.......2002-04-22

I was so disappointed when I went to the Metropolitan Opera Shop at Lincoln Center in NYC to find that Pet of the Met was out of print. It's a wonderful story to introduce children to the world of opera. I read it to my children and now that I have grandchildren I wanted a copy for them. I was happy to find it on Amazon even though I had to pay a premium to get it second hand. This book is worth it.
The book should be re-released for the next generation of future opera lovers.

A Mouse's View of Opera.......2000-06-26

"Pet of the Met" is an enchanting story about a mouse and his family who live and work in the Metropolitan Opera House. The adventures of Maestro Petrini as he works as a page turner, and his subsequent run-in with Mefisto the cat, offer children an easy and interesting entrance to the world of opera, and to the story of "The Magic Flute". The illustrations are lively and colorful and the view of the "teeny-weeny" Petrinis dressed as characters from the Magic Flute never fails to raise giggles when I read this book to first-grade students.

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The best cat-art book I've seen

Metropolitan Cats
John P. O'Neill
Manufacturer: Harry N Abrams
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ASIN: 0810913372

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The best cat-art book I've seen.......2006-11-15

This long out-of print book is the best cat-art book I've ever seen. All the illustrations are from works in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, and range from Egyptian tomb frescoes to near-contemporary artists. There really aren't any duds or fillers here, and the color reproductions, for a 1981 book, are remarkably good. Highly recommended for cat-fanciers.

Happy viewing--
Peter D. Tillman

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Cat Alphabet
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OMSM8Q

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Cats in Art
Art and humor combine.

Cat Alphabet
N.Y.) Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York
Manufacturer: Bulfinch Pr
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0821221299

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Cats in Art.......2005-08-27

A beautiful book that weaves together art featuring felines, typography and puns. My two favorites are Japanese pieces: Preying Cat (the cat stalking the spider) and Zen Cat (the cat bowing to the mouse).

Art and humor combine........2005-02-14

Cat Alphabet offers an alphabetical list of feline inspired words (starting with Aristocat and ending with Zen Cat) with an art illustration to define said word. Cute coffee table book to humor cat loving guests with.

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Cats: 30 Full-color Postcards
Metropolitan Museum Art
Manufacturer: Crown
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Cats: The Metropolitan Museum Of Art 2002 Mini Wall Calendar

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Cats: The Metropolitan Museum Of Art 2002 Mini Wall Calendar
Universe Publishing
Manufacturer: Universe Pub
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Binding: Calendar

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Playful, mysterious, and mischievous, felines in their many moods are celebrated in this entertaining thirteen-month mini-wall calendar from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Cats appear in works of art from all over the world and from every era. Images of cats for this calendar have been gathered from a variety of sources, including Chinese scrolls, European and American lithographs and paintings. Japanese woodblock prints and more.

Bus and rail rolling stock equipment in metropolitan Chicago (A staff technical report, CATS 314-04)

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Bus and rail rolling stock equipment in metropolitan Chicago (A staff technical report, CATS 314-04)
Gerald B Leonard
Manufacturer: Chicago Area Transportation Study
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A to Z with cats in art
Clever and Witty!

Cat Alphabet
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Manufacturer: Museum Of Modern Art/bullfinch
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0870996924

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This book would please both cat lovers and art lovers. 26 cat illustrations from the Metropolitan Museum are matched with aristocatic words from A to Z.

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A to Z with cats in art.......2005-11-17

Cat Alphabet is a beautiful book that weaves together art featuring felines, typography and puns. My two favorites are Japanese pieces: Preying Cat (the cat stalking the spider) and Zen Cat (the cat bowing to the mouse).

Clever and Witty!.......2005-09-21

This little book, published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, has a painting for every letter of the alphabet. In fact, there are two for N: Cat Nip and Cat Nap! All the pictures are interesting and some are downright amusing. This would make a charming little gift for any cat lover.

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A must for a fan of the Maize and Blue

Outstanding read for any fan of Michigan or college football in general

What it Means to Be a Wolverine

They rip off the real champ. Ohio State.

OVER 70 YEARS OF GREAT PLAYERS!

What it Means to Be a Wolverine: Michigan's Greatest Players, Talk about Michigan Football (What It Means)
Kevin Allen , Art Regner , and Nate Brown
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In What It Means to Be a Wolverine, many of Michigan's greatest players and coaches recall with vigor, honesty, and emotion the years they spent at the University of Michigan, a time in which they contributed to one of college football's most glorious traditions.

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A must for a fan of the Maize and Blue.......2007-09-27

From the inspirational foreward by Bo all the way through the National Championship team of 1997, this book truly captures the essence of Michigan Football. It shows how being a "Michigan Man" goes well beyond the gridiron and is with you for the rest of your life. Definitely a must-read! GO BLUE!!!

Outstanding read for any fan of Michigan or college football in general.......2006-08-01

I recently purchased this book for my father and have no regrets. It's a terrific read, offering fans a rare chance to hear their Michigan football heroes tell their stories. I wholeheartedly recommend it!

What it Means to Be a Wolverine.......2006-05-01

It you ever admired Ohio States rivals this would be a great book for you. It is spiced up with rosters from the four magicians to the famous wide receiver Braylon Edwards. I enjoyed this book because I like college football and its history. The are many more reasons I like this book, but I'm only going to list three. I like Michigan football and its players. I enjoyed all the accomplishments of the Michigan alumni. For the final suggestion I thought this would be a great book for the Michigan football players from the past and present. You could also see if you were one of Michigan's best athletes. By reading this popular piece of writing you could remember how exciting your years in college were.

They rip off the real champ. Ohio State........2006-02-03

This book is obviously nothing more than a rip off what The Ohio State University did with What it means to be a Buckeye. Like in recruiting that school up north has no original ideas and must copy everything that the school they really wish they were, of course I mean Ohio State. So I recommend that you go get a real book with recollections of champions and upstanding citizens. That book would of course be What it Means to be a Buckeyes. Let's go BUCKS!!! O-H-I-O!!!!!!

OVER 70 YEARS OF GREAT PLAYERS!.......2005-12-20

With a foreward by legendary coach Bo Schembechler, "What it Means to be a Wolverine" features dozens of former University of Michigan football players, relating in their own words, what it was like to have the honor of playing football at Michigan. As pointed out at the beginning, Michigan football is all about tradition. Michigan has not has a losing season since 1967, the longest streak in college football. In fact, they have had only had 14 losing seasons in their 126 year history. They will be playing in their 31st consecutive bowl game. Also the longest streak in college football which would also be about 8 years longer were it not for the Big Ten conferences ridiculous rule that only one team could go to a bowl game up until 1975. Michigan lost only three regular season games from 1970 to 1974 yet only went to one bowl game.

The book presents these player reflections by decade beginning with the 1930's and perhaps Michigan's most famous player, former President Gerald Ford. Ford, a center, played on the national champion teams of 1932 & 1933 and was voted team MVP in 1934. Ford tells the story of how a black teammate, Willis Ward, was not permitted to play in a game against Georgia Tech as Tech refused to take the field if he played. This event would shape Ford's lifetime views on civil rights. Ford was offered a chance to play professionally by both Detroit and Green Bay but chose instead to attend Yale Law School.

The 1940's is represented by many great Michigan stars including Bob Chappius, the MVP of the 1948 Rose Bowl, and Heisman runner up and Bump Elliott who played on that same 1947 National Champion team with Chappius and would later coach the team from 1959 to 1968. Most local fans remember Bill Freehan as an 11 time all-star catcher for the Detroit Tigers but many may not know that the two-sport star played one year of football at Michigan. Freehan shares his thoughts on that one memorable year before he signed a pro contract with the Tigers in 1961.

Jim Brandstatter is still a well known name to Michigan fans. The former offensive lineman was a part of the first spring practice ever run by Schembechler when he took over as coach, the most grueling he ever endured. Brandstatter admits he didn't like Bo at first but soon his commitment paid off with their stunning upset of Ohio State in 1969. Today, Brandstatter continues to do color commentary for Michigan games on radio and hosts a weekly coach's show with Lloyd Carr.

Rick Leach is another legend. A four year starter at QB and an All-American. Leach was another two sport star who went onto play pro baseball. Leach's proudest moment came in Michigan's win over Ohio State in 1978 as he tells a hysterical story of how legendary OSU coach Woody Hayes what hitting himself in the head following a Leach TD pass.

Jamie Morris held the career record for rushing yardage for several years but it's his never before heard story about Chris Spielman that fans will be interested. Seems Bo was recruiting the linebacker and lit into him when he came to a recruiting meeting dressed in ripped blue jeans and t-shirt. Spielman told Bo that Earle Bruce had no problem with his appearance and he was going to go to Ohio State and not Michigan. Bo responded by saying that Michigan would kick their ass every year and the exchange became quite heated and the two had to be separated.

Moving to more recent years, both John Jensen and Lloyd Carr talk about the 1997 National Championship team. This team was picked no better than fifth in the conference by most experts. They talk about how the low expectations and criticism, particularly of QB Brian Griese really galvanized the team and drove them on to an undefeated season.

This is just a fantastic book that allows long-time Michigan fans to catch up with so many former great players. Throughout the book you read about players who went to Michigan because of the great tradition, the winged helmets, and the largest stadium in college football. Throughout the eight decades that the book covers the one central point that each of these players mentions is the pride they had playing football at the University of Michigan. Highest recommendation!

Reviewed by Tim Janson

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