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.

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Prince: A Life in Music
Matthew Carcieri
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Prince is once again King. Twenty years after the inauguration of his Purple Reign, the illustrious icon is back commanding the music scene. His resurgence--an acclaimed album and tour project and his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame--has reminded critics and fans alike that he remains the greatest artist of our time:

· the most complete virtuoso in pop history - a master of many instruments and an innovator in the studio

· a prolific and highly influential composer who's written over 50 hits and amassed an unprecedented catalog

· a commercial behemoth who's sold over 100 million records and built a cottage industry of films, business ventures and satellite stars

· a cultural maverick with a daring sense of style

· an industry pioneer who's created his own independent business models

· the most dynamic showman ever to hit the stage

Prince: A Life in Music celebrates his achievements with a retrospective look at 50 of his songs. It is a "playlist history," and each song documents a chapter in his eventful career. Read along--and listen when you're able--to the life and work of an amazing phenomenon in the history of pop.

Princes Amongst Men: Journeys With Gypsy Musicians

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Introduces readers to the world of the Gypsy mahalas and their musical talents
A Superb Journey

Princes Amongst Men: Journeys With Gypsy Musicians
Garth Cartwright
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Garth Cartwright fuses travel and music writing as he travels through the Balkans, heading to Gypsy settlements that are not just off the beaten track but literally off the map. On his wild journey, Cartwright wanders through the ruins of post-Communist Serbia and observes Roma refugees from the Kosovo conflict. He attends a Gypsy wedding in Macedonia, almost marries a Gypsy princess in Kocani, and witnesses the fiery celebrations that mark Ederlezi, the Night of the Gypsies, in an impoverished Bulgarian Gypsy ghetto. Weaving historical fact, mythic tales, and contemporary voices, this is a wonderfully compelling journey into uncharted territory, both social and musical.

Garth Cartwright was born in New Zealand. In 1986 he moved to London, where he now lives and works as a music journalist.

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Introduces readers to the world of the Gypsy mahalas and their musical talents.......2005-12-04

In search of the Gypsies, master nomadic musicians of Europe, author Cartwright makes a journey through the Balkans and navigates areas not common covered in the usual travelogue: the result introduces readers to the world of the Gypsy mahalas and their musical talents. From Macedonian music's relevance to the modern world to different vocalist styles and the universal Roma hatred of the misleading Gypsy Magic, Princes Amongst Men: Journeys With Gypsy Musicians is steeped in history, culture, and the foundations of Roma musical heritage.

A Superb Journey.......2005-11-27

Combining the experiences of travelling close to the ground in interesting places with the richness that is Roma music... what could be better! The author's colorful, down-to-earth writing style makes for a joyful read. His passionate but critical perspectives on the music make it that much for worthwhile. I only wish there was a companion CD!

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Prince a Pop Life P
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Prince, the early years........2007-05-28

Arrived in good condition. Nothing surprising, but interesting information on an interesting musician.

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An Entertaining Life
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Prince of Virtuosos: A Life of Walter Rummel, American Pianist

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A Model Biography of an Astonishing Pianist

Prince of Virtuosos: A Life of Walter Rummel, American Pianist
Charles Timbrell
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American pianist and composer Walter Rummel's glamorous career lasted from the 1920's until his death in 1953. During his career, Rummel performed with the leading conductors of his day and was a friend of Claude Debussy, Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats, Ezra Pound, and Queen Elisabeth and King Leopold III of Belgium. His biography reveals the inspiration his playing provided for some of the leading figures of Europe during the two world wars.

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A Model Biography of an Astonishing Pianist.......2005-01-10

This book is extraordinary for two reasons: Rummel's life was fantastic and couldn't have been dreamed up even by Hollywood, and especially for the research and art Mr. Timbrell has
displayed in tracking down and telling the story.

I'll try to precis the life: Walter Rummel's mother was the daughter of Samuel Morse, eminent American painter and inventor of the telegraph; his father was Franz Rummel, a British/German concert pianist (pupil of Brassin) who was internationally famous and respected in the 1880s and 90s - the Arthur Rubinstein of his day. He died in 1901 at the age of 48 and
apparently made no records.

Walter was amazingly talented and was raised in a cosmopolitan and sophisticated atmosphere. He studied composition and then piano with Godowsky in Berlin. He was interested in mysticism, oriental arts, poetry and dance. In his teens he became friends with Ezra Pound, later collaborating with the great poet on several projects, and is the subject of a stanza of one of Pound's Cantos. Each influenced the other's work. By his late teens Rummel had composed songs that entered the repertoires of
many of the great singers of the day. By his early twenties he was receiving acclaim in Europe and the USA for his piano recitals and compositions. In 1909 when he was 22, Paderewski asked if he wanted to be his pupil for a year, but Rummel declined, for he wanted to go to Paris and be with Debussy. He went and there met a woman ten years older. She became the first of his three wives, but the marriage was sexless (as were
apparently all Rummel's subsequent marriages and affairs), for like Manuel de Falla, he couldn't bear to have anyone touch him.

Later he did meet Debussy who loved his playing; the two worked together on the Etudes, and the world premiere of four Etudes was given by Rummel. Debussy and others were struck by the similarity of his handsome visage to Liszt's, whose music and spirituality fascinated Rummel his entire life. An entire chapter of the book is devoted to his relationship with Debussy, and it is particularly valuable.

Rummel became part of the incredible crucible of artistic creativity in Paris, where the poet H.D. had a crush on him. Soon he was at the center of artistic life there, befriending Rabindranath Tagore, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and others. He began studies in Eastern philosophy, occultism, Theosophy and reincarnation. He was friends and collaborated with W. B. Yeats who was crazy about him, as apparently were many other important artistic figures on the continent....G.B. Shaw, the artists
Edmund Dulac and Frantisek Kupka, Indian mystic Inayat Khan (who played ragas for Debussy), and the man who probably had the greatest influence on Rummel of all, Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner, founder of the Anthroposohical Society.

In 1918 Rummel threw his wife over (she went insane after a while) for dancer Isadora Duncan, with whom he lived (Duncan was not happy about the no-sex bit) and the two collaborated on piano-dance performances as well as shared their interest in mysticism. One of the women in Duncan's dance troupe fell for Walter, and the jealousy got too intense. Isadora asked him to leave.

He played all over Europe to great acclaim, ostentatiously chased women and got married a second time (apparently because it was convenient), got divorced again and finally married a mysterious Russian woman with a fortune, who was said to be the illegitimate daughter of the Czar. The two entered higher spheres of social intercourse, and soon she was the mistress
of the King of Belgium, with Rummel's acquiescence. World War Two came while the pair continued to live in France and
Germany. After the War things were difficult for Rummel because he had played regularly in occupied France and in Germany, but he resumed his career and played often. He worked for years on an "SOS" piano concerto, based on the Morse code formulation "dit dit dit dah dah dah dit dit
dit." It was never performed and the manuscript disappeared after he died in 1952. His name fell into obscurity, most probably because of the widespread perception of his collaboration.

Walter Rummel made several 78 rpm records and Mr. Timbrell also rescued two different groups of broadcast recordings. Almost all of his known recordings are included on a CD that accompanies the book. I think Rummel was one of the greatest pianists to record, his playing informed by a mysterious quality that is hard to define but moving and visionary. The CD which comes with this book contains some of the most fabulous piano playing ever recorded.

Timbrell's prose is lean and to the point; he avoids speculation, does not clutter the narrative with irrelevant details but does give the reader sufficient selection of reviews and information from which to draw conclusions. He tells the entire story in 150 pages, and in these days of bloated biographies, in which writers can't resist telling us details like the names of ships on which pianists sailed, I say: BRAVO!

Walter Morse Rummel received seventeen words in Harold Schonberg's book "The Great Pianists." Now Charles Timbrell has rescued him from obscurity. I hope what I have written
will make you want to acquire and read Timbrell's book, which I found enthralling.

Gregor Benko

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Prince of Peace
Twila Paris
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