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.

Yesterday's Railways: Recollections of an Age of Steam and the Golden Age of Railways (Trains)

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Yesterday's Railways: Recollections of an Age of Steam and the Golden Age of Railways (Trains)
Peter Herring
Manufacturer: David & Charles Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Many still recall when the train was their principal means of travel, whether to school or work, to visit friends and relatives, or to go on a trip away from home. Trains were not only used to transport people; they were also an essential means for daily survival, delivering the coal that heated their homes and food that sat on the dinner table. It was a time when a train journey remained an adventure, and the steam locomotive that made such a journey possible provided a source of both awe and fascination.

These times are recalled in Yesterday's Railways, a fascinating book that chronicles England's complete railway history from the ground-breaking years of the 1900's to August 1968 when the engine fires were put out for the last time. Readers will learn not only about the varied cargo, routes and destinations of these historic trains, but also how they were used during times of war as necessary tools of victory for England and its allies.

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Over 250 illustrations showcase the practical, the curious, and the often grotesque locomotives and cars that existed between 1765 and 1893, among them, the John Hancock, Londoner, Mud Digger, Old Ironsides, Robert Fulton, Tom Thumb, and York, as well as passenger and freight cars, seats, vestibules, and other elements. A comprehensive, profusely illustrated record.

The Spirit of Steam: A Photographic Record of the Golden Age of American Steam

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Great material, great photo reproduction.

The Spirit of Steam: A Photographic Record of the Golden Age of American Steam
William L. Withuhn
Manufacturer: Smithmark Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Photo Essays | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

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Great material, great photo reproduction........2007-03-08

This book is about railroads in U.S. life - the equipment, people, and facilities that served our country. It is not just another compilation of photos aimed at technology-nerds who count rivets and never seem to get enough locomotive photos. A great book that somewhow escaped my notice until 12 years after its publication (and I thought I already owned all the really good train books).

The Golden Age of the Passenger Train: From Steam to Diesel and Beyond

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A Must Have Book for Lovers of Passenger Trains!
Beautifully done, a "must" for the railfan

The Golden Age of the Passenger Train: From Steam to Diesel and Beyond
C. J. Riley
Manufacturer: MetroBooks (NY)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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American Passenger Train
Vintage Diesel Locomotives (Enthusiast Color)
American Steam Locomotives
The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Steam, Diesel, and Electric Locomotives from 1825 to the Present Day

ASIN: 1567993834

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A Must Have Book for Lovers of Passenger Trains!.......1999-09-22

This book is loaded with information about the golden era of passenger trains. Lots of large color photos of the great trains. This is certainly my favorite book about passenger trains!

Beautifully done, a "must" for the railfan.......1999-05-18

This is a beautiful history of passenger railroads. The photographs are beautiful, but this is far more than a "coffee-table" book--the text is rich, fascinating and well-researched. Many boxes and sidebars add interesting side notes. If there were a college course on "Golden Age of Passenger Trains 101," this would be the textbook. Definitely one of my favorite train books of all time--and I have plenty!

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The Golden Age of Steam
Christopher Chant
Manufacturer: Gramercy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Australia's Golden Age of Steam: A Pictorial History (ISBN:0859020029)

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Australia's Golden Age of Steam: A Pictorial History (ISBN:0859020029)
Brian and McDonald, Gary Carroll
Manufacturer: Currey, O'Neil Publ.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LC6N0I

From Crewe to Euston in the Golden Age of Steam

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From Crewe to Euston in the Golden Age of Steam
Rod Steele
Manufacturer: Sutton Publishing Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF BRITISH STEAM
JOHN WESTWOOD
Manufacturer: BISON BOOK
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000SIO8CK

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF BRITISH STEAM
JOHN WESTWOOD
Manufacturer: BISON BOOKS FOR WHSMITH
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000SIG3E6

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"Based on subtle, imaginative readings of autobiographies, memoirs, fiction and secondary sources, [Campus Life] tells the story of the changing mentalities of American undergraduates over two centuries."—Michael Moffatt, New York Times Book Review

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A nice historical text on the changes in student populations.......2006-07-30

This history text focuses more on the classifications in the student population as defined by Horowitz and the changes in those individual populations over the years. Horowitz often refers to "The College Men," "The Outsiders," and "The Rebels." Each of these groups has played a significant role in the development of higher education and Horowitz does a fantastic job of tracking minority involvement and ownership into these groups over the years. There are many interesting accounts of the trouble that students caused over the years (especially the college men in the early years of Harvard and Yale). The Outsiders were the students that were not allowed into the selective groups of greek-letter societies and the rebels and Horowitz follows the integration of some student cultures as they merge, shift, and change.

This book also has many great pictures from the early years of higher education. This book is highly recommended for a historical look at the student populations and how they have changed over the years.

I recommend reading the following texts in conjunction with this one if you are truly interested in getting a more comprehensive account of the history of higher education:

"American College and University: A History" by Frederick Rudolph
"A History of American Higher Education" by John Thelin
"American Higher Education" by Christopher Lucas

Another good book about the history of admissions and exclusion at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton is "TheChosen" by Jerome Karable.

Finally, if you are interested in the history of co-operative living I highly recommend the following historical account about the University of Kansas: "Making Do and Getting Through" by Fred McElhenie (it is locally published for the University of Kansas by Oread Books).

Fun and entertaining!.......2001-02-24

This book does a wonderful job of describing student life in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. It should be required reading for all my fellow professors who pine for the fabled "good old days" when students were in awe of their professors, put a priority on their studies, and were virtuous. This book describes the reality, not the myth. It is a wonderful discussion of student life, including the rebels and outsiders. Several times I laughed outloud at the similarities between today's college students and those of centuries past.

The pictures in the book are wonderful. One in particular of the aftermath of a snowball fight at Princeton in the 19th century opened up some interested dialog among my colleagues regarding the nature of violence on college campuses. I highly recommend this book.

Campus Life: Undergraduate Cultures from the End of the Eighteenth Century to the Present
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Campus Life: Undergraduate Cultures from the End of the Eighteenth Century to the Present
Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz
Manufacturer: University of Chicago Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000QUREUI

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Here's an elementary and comprehensive discussion on extreme value and related models. By using a large number of practical data from different science and engineering disciplines, it illustrates the practical importance and usefulness of extreme value modeling. Unusual, provocative, and concrete examples are derived from areas such as ocean engineering, structural engineering, hydraulics, meteorology, materials science, fatigue studies, electrical strength of materials, highway traffic analysis, corrosion science, environmetrics, climatology, among others.
* Emphasizes lucid and analytic explanations of the data in the context of a global world.
* Presents specific data in wind, flood, wave, Houmb's, Ocmulgee River, oldest age at death in Sweden, telephone calls, epicenter, chain strength, electrical insulation, fatigue, precipitation, and Bilbao wave heights phenomena.
* Discusses different types of inference, extreme value regression, and handling of outliers.

EXTREME VALUE AND RELATED MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

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EXTREME VALUE AND RELATED MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
ENRIQUE CASTILLO
Manufacturer: JOHN WILEY & SONS INC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N5GYHU

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