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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Graphic SF Reader
Great story, amazing artwork
BPRD is wonderful!
I think this is enough BPRD for a while

B.P.R.D. Volume 5: The Black Flame
Mike Mignola , John Arcudi , and Guy Davis
Manufacturer: Dark Horse
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1593075502

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The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense faces its worst tragedy ever as the war against the plague of frogs reaches a devastating new level. Heralded by a bizarre villain from the B.P.R.D.'s past, an ancient monster-god marches across the American heartland portending an end to the reign of men, and leaving a permanent mark on the Bureau. Hellboy-creator Mike Mignola continues his collaboration with artist Guy Davis and co-writer John Arcudi to unravel a tale that will leave the earth shaken and the B.P.R.D. shattered. This collection includes a sketchbook section chronicling Guy Davis's creation of the abominations unleashed in The Black Flame.

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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-04

The war against the frog monsters has ratcheted up, and casulaties are being taken left, right, and centre, including one of the B.P.R.D..

Both the organisation and military support are getting slaughtered, and they have to find a way to take out one of the Ogdoru-Hem, as well as deal with the crazed nazi guy and his Black Flame skull head armor, who thinks he can control everything.

Great story, amazing artwork.......2007-06-07

This is easily one of the best if not the best BRPD book out to date. Lets get over the whole deal with Mignola and Hellboy and stop acting like this book isnt good enough on its own. To be honest the stories here are better than any of the Hellboy tales and Guy Davis is a wonderful artist who has taken over the reigns on these characters and made them his own. Im honestly amazed to see 2 bad reviews from people who claim to be fans of these characters. Stunned in fact since this a great book and I cant see how anyone who liked the other BRPD books didnt think this was great, its a great effort.

BPRD is wonderful!.......2006-08-26

I've been following BPRD since the very beginning and feel that I can say with all sincerity, that this series gets better and better with each new story! The TPB's are absolutely the way to go if you don't frequent comic stores (which I do). So do yourself a favor and purchase all of the TPB's, kick back in an easy chair with a stock of time set aside, and enjoy these bad boys to your hearts content!

I think this is enough BPRD for a while.......2006-07-12

While Hellboy is certainly Mike Mignola's grand creation, any reader of those stories will agree that just as much fun is to be had from the supporting characters. Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, and Roger the Homunculus have all contributed substantially to the Hellboy universe, and it's always good to see them get a chance to shine. The BPRD books give them that chance, as Hellboy has left the Bureau, and these remaining characters, plus a few new faces, serve as a sort of paranormal strike force. But even then, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. In fact, my main problem with the BPRD books is that they are coming out too frequently - since 1995, we have had only 6 collections of what I consider "true Hellboy" (excluding the 2 Weird Tales volumes, written and illustrated by creators other than Mignola). Compare this with the 5 BPRD collections that have been released since 2003... quite an imbalance there. Of course, as Mignola only fills writing duties on BPRD, he can churn out more work, but still, let's get away from these guys for a while and have more of big red! The BPRD needs a rest, and BPRD: THE BLACK FLAME makes it apparent.

BPRD: THE BLACK FLAME is essentially part 3 of the story begun in BPRD: A PLAGUE OF FROGS. Yep, those froggy-looking monsters first seen in HELLBOY: SEED OF DESTRUCTION have returned, this time by the thousands, and in their wake comes the titanic Katha-Hem to turn the world into a wasteland. The BPRD pulls an all-out take-no-prisoners search across America for the frogs, and if they can't stop Katha-Hem, then the only option left is to go nuclear - but can even that stop one of the Ogdru Hem? Guy Davis provides the pencils for yet another BPRD story arc, and while it's always good to see his work, I am not as enthused about his handling of these characters as I once was. Mignola's art style contributes so much to the mood of these stories, and while few can do creepy better than Davis, I feel he's more suited to period pieces like Sandman Mystery Theater or The Marquis (but, his design for the Black Flame character is superb). As for the writing, it's a lot of guns, grenades, explosions, and machismo, moreso than any other Mignola story I've ever read... well, actually, Mignola shared writing duties with John Arcudi, and I think Arcudi's contribution is what doesn't feel right about this story. It's too loud and grandiose, and by the end, the team is on the brink of ruin. While Mike Mignola's stories do deal with topics on a fairly large scale (creatures/gods from the outer dark trying to return from obscurity or enslave mankind), they tend to have a claustrophobic feel that suits them perfectly. BPRD: THE BLACK FLAME is like watching Jerry Bruckheimer at the helm of a Mike Mignola feature - and good night, let's hope that never happens.

The Black Stallion and Flame (Black Stallion)

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The Black and Flame
The Black Stallion and Flame
An odd book
The Black Stallion
VERY GOOD BOOK

The Black Stallion and Flame (Black Stallion)
Walter Farley
Manufacturer: Yearling
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ASIN: 0679820205
Release Date: 2003-05-27

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While flying to a race, Alec Ramsay and the Black’s plane crash-lands in the stormy Caribbean. Chance brings the Black to the hidden island home of the giant red stallion, Flame. Such a small island can only support one alpha male. But before the two can fight–a fight that can only result in the death of one–a new danger appears. Together, can the stallions defeat the deadly foe which threatens the lives of the entire herd of wild horses?

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The Black and Flame .......2006-06-27

In this book we get the first meeting of Walter Farley's two most famous Horses the Black Stallion (The Black) and the Island Stallion (Flame). During a bad storm the plane, Alec, The Black and Henry are on, crashes. The Black and some mares and their foals, get separated from the human survivors. The Black and his small band, end up finding Azul Island, where Flame is King of his herd. While Henry and Alec eventual get rescued and taken to another island. However they refuse to leave with out looking for the Black. The Black enjoys his found freedom, but two powerful stallions can never coexist for long

The chapters alternated between Alec and Henry's POV , and The Blacks, which is quite interesting to see Walter write from the Horses prospective, something I don't think he ever did before, nor again as far as I know.

We also have a rapid Vampire Bat that stirs up trouble for both the humans and the horses.

The Black Stallion and Flame.......2005-03-25

The story is about a black stallion and a red stallion trying to
survive on a island. On the plane the black stallion crashed on the island. The island has the red stallion named Flame that has a herd. On the island the black stallion fights the red
stallion. Who will win the fight for both the herd and for life? One will die and one may live.

An odd book.......2005-03-09

I have no idea where Walter Farley got the idea for this book. It was definitely one of his stranger ones! The Black ends up shipwrecked on Azul Island, the home of Flame. This is exciting enough to me, but Walter Farley throws in a rabid vampire bat for some reason! To make things even odder, the bat keeps dive-bombing and attacking horses in the herd which somehow ends up with Flame and The Black working together. It is quite unrealistic. I am not saying the two stallions should have killed each others; whatever Walter Farley likes to say about "killer wild stallions", 95% of fights between stallions don't result in serious injuries, let alone death. Stallions want to win, not murder each other. However, I don't think the two of them would have teamed up to face the "horrible menace" of the rabid bat. Also, bats do not display rabies. It has been proven that they can carry it with apparently no ill effects, so to have a foaming-at-the-mouth, "insane" bat attacking full grown horses is ludicrous! Vampire bats don't attack anything; they sneak up on SLEEPING animals, make a tiny cut, and lap up the blood without even waking the victim due to special chemicals in their mouths. So in all, a rather disappointing book in my opinion. I love The Black and Flame, but this was not one of the better books involving them.

The Black Stallion.......2005-01-25

The Black Stallion and Flame is an awesome book! It is about a boy who gets in a plane accident and loses his horse The Black. The Black helps other mares gets saftly to an island. Later in the story it talks about how The Black finds Flame and they help eachother. The boy finally finds his horse. I recommend this book!

VERY GOOD BOOK.......2003-02-16

I happen to disagree w/ the person that said that the book was horrible. I loved this book so much. Everytime I read it, I'm on the edge of my seat wondering if everything is going to turn out ok, even though I know what is going to happen. I have probably read the book 7-8 times since I found it in a box that my mom used to have. I have read about half the books and I love them all. I would definitly recommend this book to anyone that loves horses!

I am the Law: The Judge Dredd Omnibus (Judge Dredd (Black Flame))

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I am the Law: The Judge Dredd Omnibus (Judge Dredd (Black Flame))
Gordon Rennie , David Bishop , Simon Jowett , and Peter Evans
Manufacturer: Black Flame
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ASIN: 1844164128

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Painful
Enjoyable

The Black Flame
Lynn Abbey
Manufacturer: Ace
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ASIN: 0441065872

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Painful.......2007-09-21

I couldn't read this. For a protagonist that can channel a goddess and walk on water to suffer such self-doubt and lack of self-esteem is really difficult to take in page after page. The setting is bleak. The writing is as difficult to follow as it is to slog through a swamp with a backpack full of bricks. The story is slow and pointless.

Next!

Enjoyable.......2000-03-28

The book had some rather more creative aspects to fantasy that I've not seen for a long time. too bad the series was never finished (to my knowledge.)

OTHER EARTHS - Classic Futuristic Tales Including: Dawn of Flame & its Sequel The Black Flame, plus The Revolution of 1960 & Others

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OTHER EARTHS - Classic Futuristic Tales Including: Dawn of Flame & its Sequel The Black Flame, plus The Revolution of 1960 & Others
STANLEY, G WEINBAUM
Manufacturer: Leonaur Ltd
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1846770726

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Almost a thousand years from now a new empire, governed by the immortals Joaquin Smith and his beautiful, but evil, sister Black Margot, has arisen on Earth after a planet wide holocaust. In the gigantic city of Urbs every aspect of life is monitored around the clock by security services, the inhabitants seem happy.....but in the wider world discontent is growing. This colourful vision of the future, in the novella "Dawn of Flame" and its sequel novel The Black Flame, is just one of the Other Earths in this remarkable book.

Black Song: The Forge and the Flame : The Story of How the Afro-American Spiritual Was Hammered Out

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Black Song: The Forge and the Flame : The Story of How the Afro-American Spiritual Was Hammered Out
John Lovell
Manufacturer: Paragon House Publishers
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Black Flames (AD&D/Dark Sun Module DSM1) (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 2nd Edition, Dsm1 Adventure Module, 2417)

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Black Flames (AD&D/Dark Sun Module DSM1) (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 2nd Edition, Dsm1 Adventure Module, 2417)
Sam Witt
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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ASIN: 1560765801

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Black Song: The Forge and the Flame; The Story of How the Afro-American Spiritual Was Hammered Out.
John Lovell
Manufacturer: Macmillan Pub Co
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0025757008

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Lots of partners . . .
A study of low self esteem or what ....

The Naked Flame (Black Lace)
Crystalle Valentino
Manufacturer: Black Lace
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0352335289

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Lots of partners . . ........2001-11-27

(...) YES Venny sleeps with everyone in the book. Usually I like books (even Black Lace) that have some discretion about the sex life of the characters. But this one was fine. Once you figure out that NO ONE in the book is bothered with fidelity or morals - Let the good times roll. There's a little of everything in this book. Light bondage, multiple partners, & sex with strangers. If you're looking for lots of sex scenes with little plot than this is the book for you. It was well written and the sex scenes were HOT.

A study of low self esteem or what ...........2001-04-13

The book deals with a young restaurant owner, Venetia Halliday, Venny, as she tries to keep her struggling establishment open. The fact that Venny has the business sense not to sleep with the help she manages to break that rule with prctically everyone in the restaurant except the valet (and thats only because the restaurant didn't have a valet)! I didn't like this book(how can ya tell) because Venny gets intimate with everyone including men she really doenst like. I knew I was in trouble when in the first 18 pages she gets it on with Bill, her chef, and after doing the goodie she fires him! I mean we may not be looking for love in erotic books but please give me a break. Right after that she goes to the bank wearing no more than her coat, and, when she finds old Mr Mustek has retired she gets it on with Mr. Thelwell without even blinking so much as an eye. After making the young manager see the stars in his office he then tells her NO to the loan request. Anyway, the book is full of Venny doing people that a reader certainly gets to hate from point one. The only two people I really liked were Dani, Vennys roomate and Flora the sis in law of the replacement chef. But, the scenes with the Deni and Flora were always cut short, stilted and a downer leaving the reader in the cold.

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