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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Warrior and Witch
Marie Brennan
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When a witch is born, a doppelganger is created. For the witchto master her powers, the twin must be killed. Until now...Created by the merging of witch and doppelganger, Mirei is a unique being.Her extraordinary magic makes her the most powerful witch alive--and anotorious social outcast. While Satomi, the leader of the witches' rulingPrimes, hails Mirei as a miracle, rival Primes proclaim that Mirei is anevil abomination...and that those who champion her must be destroyed. Nowthe different factions of witches engage in a bloody war with magic,treachery, and murder. But both sides may be fighting for nothing. For thepower that the rebel Primes fear, the magic that Mirei alone possesses, iskilling her.

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Don't buy it!.......2007-09-15

Warrior and Witch
I'm an avid reader and have now tried TWICE to get into this book. I can't make it past the first chapter! There are too many things going on. My advice? Don't buy it!

Excellent sequel 4 1/2 stars.......2007-08-07

I found this story worth 4 ½ stars. I almost gave it 5 but the plot got a little too linear and the characters while well drawn were not all developed as well as could be.

The following review is a spoiler for the previous book so if you intend to read that do not proceed.

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Myro (witch) and Mirage (hunter) have merged to form Mirei,a powerfull witch with control over void magic. She has survived the initial bad reception and gotten a powerfull ally in Satomi the Void Prime (the Void rules the internal affairs of the winches). Unfortunately telling an organization that has been doing things a given way for thousands of years they are all wrong does not meet with a lot of support. (think Martin Luther and the Catholic church.) So while various rebellions are brewing they need to grab the Doppelgangers to protect them; build support from the nobles, and the religions. Overall a nicely complex stew with some humor and good characters thrown in.

I strongly recommend reading Doppelganger first and this book will make more sense. Both are excellent reads.

Interesting Fantasy Duo Concluded.......2007-07-10

Brennan's sequel to "Doppelganger" does an excellent job concluding the complex, yet intriguing story she has concocted. As much as I enjoyed reading it, however, I was slightly disappointed by the book's actual finish. It did not end gradually, reaching the finale with a smooth, detailed conclusion, but instead ended abruptly. Maybe it was just myself who felt left in a lurch, but that hardly matters. I'd still recommend Brennan's books as enjoyable, thought-provoking and imaginative.

Good, until the end.......2007-06-09

Warrior and Witch picks up seamlessly from where Doppelganger leaves off. And the story is just as compelling, until the end. I was left with the feeling that this book should have had at least one more chapter, but the author got tired of the story so just slapped an ending on it. The status of key characters was left in ambiguity for no compelling reason, and a major battle is started, but then completely ignored except that in the final pages it is inferred that it was won, even though the odds were overwhelmingly against it. A major antagonist is captured, but there is no explanation at all of how this was done.

What ending there is, is easily guessed by the reader long in advance, no plot twists, no surprises. In all, a good story with an apathetic ending. The author should really be ashamed of herself for this.

Spectular characters & plot.......2007-04-28

This book started very quickly and sucked me in right away. I could hardly put it down. I usually prefer to read Kim Harrison's books with her protagonist Rachel Morgan but Mirei is a very interesting and complicated woman with many problems like Rachel. I also felt bad every time one of the good witches died or when an innocent child fell because the internal warring of various factions of witches. I also liked how the previous book was tyed in and kept referring back to it. I think that it was a pleasant distraction from the other fanstasy books that I have read in the recent years.

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Fast read but easily forgettable
4.5 STARS. I really enjoyed this book, there was just one point where it was predictable & annoying.
A good Book!!
Very touching.
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The Witch and the Warrior
Karyn Monk
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Release Date: 1998-05-04

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Karyn Monk weaves an enchanting tale of love, mystery, and magic in her fourth historical novel, The Witch and the Warrior, set in the superstitious world of 13th-century Scotland. Condemned as a witch and murderess by the accusation of her own kinsman, Robert MacSween, beautiful Gwendolyn MacSween faces a fiery death at the stake, just as her mother had before her. But as the timbers of Gwendolyn's pyre are lit, rescue comes unexpectedly in the form of Mad Alex MacDunn, Laird of the MacDunns, who has sought out Gwendolyn in the hope that the witch can cure his dying son. MacDunn and his men fight their way out of the MacSween keep with Gwendolyn in tow, knowing that their actions may incite clan warfare. At the MacDunn stronghold, Gwendolyn discovers that her rescue isn't the salvation she had hoped for, as she finds herself once again under the threat of death. Though she is no witch, she must pretend to be one, for her own sake and that of the boy in her care. With only her common sense and the minor knowledge of healing she has gleaned from her dead mother's journals, Gwendolyn must save the young boy or lose her life. Her challenging task is complicated by her growing feelings for the fierce and tormented Mad Alex. --Lisa Wanttaja

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The historical tales of Karyn Monk are filled with unforgettable romance and her own special brand of warmth and humor. Now love casts its spell in the Highlands, as a warrior seeks a miracle from a mysterious lady of secrets and magic....

The Witch and the Warrior

Suspected of witchcraft, Gwendolyn MacSween has been condemned to being burned at the stake at the hands of her own clan. Yet rescue comes from a most unlikely source. Mad Alex MacDunn, laird of the mighty rival clan MacDunn, is a man whose past is scarred with tragedy and loss. His last hope lies in capturing the witch of the MacSweens--and using her magic to heal his dying son. He expects to find an old hag....Instead he finds a young woman of unearthly beauty. There's only one problem: Gwendolyn has no power to bewitch or to heal. Now she must pretend to be a sorceress--or herself perish. But can she use her common sense to save Alex's son, and her natural powers as a woman to enchant a fierce and handsome Highland warrior--before a dangerous enemy destroys them both?

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Fast read but easily forgettable.......2006-08-31

Alex MacDunn is on the verge of losing his grip on sanity. Six years earlier, he lost his wife to an unknown illness and it drove him over the brink. Since then, for the sake of his son and his clan, he has attempted to hold it together. But now, he's on the verge of losing his son David to yet another unknown illness and Alex is desperate to save him. Morag, a seer, instructs him to fetch the MacSween witch who is renowned for her magical powers. When Alex and his men visit the MacSween keep, they are invited to witness the burning of a witch, Gwendolyn, the very person Alex was looking for. He and his men make a hasty rescue of Gwendolyn and escape with only minor injuries.

Robert MacSween, the MacSween laird's brother, will not give up Gwendolyn so easily. She has something that he wants, plus he is obsessed with her. While Robert is planning his attack of the MacDunn keep, Alex takes Gwendolyn to see his son and commands her to make him well. Gwendolyn has a lot of opposition from the MacDunn clan, but they are willing to put up with her for Alex's sake.

Despite vehement disagreements over David's care, Alex's unswerving support of Gwendolyn finally allows David to recover quickly. Gwendolyn also wins some of the people over to her side. But despite her courage and compassion, there is one person in the MacDunn clan who will stop at nothing to be rid of her; even it means Gwendolyn's death.

I thought this was just an okay book. It's easy to read; the storyline is simple enough without any complex plots to really stir things up; and the characters were somewhat lovable albeit superficial. My favorites are the three MacDunn elders. They're rambunctious and eccentric enough to add a dose of humor to what would've been a somber story.

I enjoyed the tale but compared with other stories with similar storylines, this one is easily forgettable.

4.5 STARS. I really enjoyed this book, there was just one point where it was predictable & annoying........2006-07-02

This is the second book I've read by Karyn Monk. I'm impressed with her ability to keep a story exciting, romantic, funny, and suspenseful all in one. Although her language tends to be a bit too modern and American for the location and era of her stories, she provides good scenery and character development. Her heroes tend to be smart and powerful, but still vulnerable and human. Never too much unnecessary info. Her books keep you hooked from start to finish.

My main complaint about this story came towards the end. The actions of the heroine were the usual "I have to leave everyone who loves me in order to save them." I also didn't like the fact that she had so little faith in her man and his army's ability to protect their own castle and people. She was sure their enemy would slaughter them. Never mind that it took only the hero and three of his men to save her from her enemy's castle in the first scene. Otherwise, a very enjoyable read.

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Since she was born, Gwendolyn MacSween has been feared and hated as a witch. She has given up on trying to convince her clan that she is just a regular woman. Her cruel and greedy cousin, Robert, has made them all believe that she used witchcraft to murder her father. Her clan throws a celebration as they tie her to a stake and prepare burn her to death.

Alex is the laird of the clan MacDunn. He needs a miracle. His son, David, is dying and no healer has been able to save the boy. Having heard of the MacSween witch, he has come to the MacSween clan in hopes of bringing her back to his castle to save David. When they arrive, they are welcomed to join in the celebration of the burning of the witch. Alex and his men must rescue her from the burning stake so that they can take her to save David. She is Alex's last hope for his son's life.

Upon arriving at MacDunn castle, it is obvious that the clan loathes the idea of having a witch in their midst. The people are hostile, trying every ritual possible to save themselves from her evil spells. One clan member is even making attempts to kill her. Alex must protect her so that she can heal his son.

Over the following weeks, Gwendolyn endures being accused of trying to murder David with her unusual healing practices. She survives attempts on her life, ridicule, and hatred. At first, she endures because Alex has promised her freedom if his son is saved. After weeks of caring for David, Gwendolyn's reason for saving him becomes the love she feels for the sweet child. She also is beginning to love the boy's father.

Alex is tormented by memories of his wife's death. He is certain that the loss of his son would push him past the boundaries of sanity. As he finds himself attracted to Gwendolyn, he fights his guilt at the thought of betraying his oath to never love any woman other than his wife.

Robert MacSween is determined to take Gwendolyn back, even if it means bringing war against the MacDunn clan. He will take her and make her give him the magic stone. Once he wishes upon it, he will make himself the invincible ruler of all of Scotland. The thought of Alex's clan suffering because of her is more than Gwendolyn can stand. She decides to sacrifice herself for the sake of these people who have been so cruel to her. Alex is not about to let go of her. What Gwendolyn doesn't realize is that much of MacDunn clan has come to love her as their own. They will fight to save her from Robert, even if it means their own deaths.

A good Book!!.......2006-01-22

I LIKED THIS BOOK. The only thing I didn't like was the character Isabella. She was rather annoying to me. Gwendolyn was a good character who finds out she really does have powers. Because she had different ways people ostracized her. I thought the other characters were a hoot especially Lachlan. All I can say is I enjoyed this book. The banter between the characters made it fun to read.

Very touching........2004-07-10

When I read the back of this book I knew I had to read it. Well, am I glad I did. This book is so different from other books I have read. Karyn Monk is such a good writer, she really helped me understand how sad it is to be ostracized for being different and how mean children can be. But on a lighter note, the constant bickering between the elders of the clan was very amusing. And McDunn's way with words is outstanding. The plot is very original.

This is the first book from Karyn Monk I have read and it won't be my last.

OUTSTANDING.......2003-08-19

This is the first book I have read by Monk and I can not wait to start another. The characters were "bewitching", I truly can not say enough about this other than GET IT NOW!

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Sorcery and battle in old Hyperborea, as Cheon is born into the world where she will be pitted against the forces of Darkness

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THE STORY OF GAN MOONDARK OF THE DOG PEOPLE Book (1) One: Warrior; Book (2) Two: Wanderer; Book (3) Three: Witch
Donald E. McQuinn
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