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.

Don Troiani's Soldiers of the American Revolution

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A must for AWI fans
A NEW WINDOW ON THE REVOLUTION
A groundbreaking glimpse of America's Revolutionary heritage
A must-have book for the student of the Revolutionary War

Don Troiani's Soldiers of the American Revolution
Don Troiani , and James L. Kochan
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ASIN: 0811733238

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Vibrant color paintings illustrate soldiers and battles of the war

Color photos of seldom-seen period artifacts such as uniforms, weapons, and other equipment

In this collection, renowned artist Don Troiani teams up with leading artifact historian James L. Kochan to present the American Revolution as it has existed only in our imaginations: in living color.

From Bunker Hill to Yorktown, from Washington to Cornwallis, from the Minute Men to the Black Watch, these pages are packed with scenes of grand action and great characters, recreated in the vivid blues and reds that defined the Revolutionary era. Troiani's depictions of these legendary fife-and-drum soldiers are based on firsthand accounts and, wherever possible, surviving artifacts. Scores of color photographs of these objects--many of them from private collections and seen here for the very first time--accompany the paintings. Items range from muskets and beautifully ornate swords to more unique pieces such as badges with unit insignia or patriotic slogans and Baron von Steuben's liquor chest.

More than just a glimpse into a world long past, this is the closest the modern reader can get to experiencing the Revolutionary War firsthand.

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An Excellent Work!.......2007-09-07

A wonderful gallery of accurately painted forces of the Revolutionary War era including Loyalists & German hired troops as well as weapons & artifacts. All that seemed to be "missing" might be the 1st Continental Light Dragoons or the Continental Marines. It was also great to see that for the first time since John Mollo's 1976 Uniforms of the American Revolution the uniform of the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons correctly depicted with white facings as opposed to the inaccurate buff color.

A must for AWI fans.......2007-07-14

Yet another excellent book by Don Troiani. A must for any AWI fan. I found the mixture of paintings and original weapons, uniforms and accoutrements a refreshing touch. However, those who have copies of 'Battles of America' and 'Soldiers of America'will find many paintings repeated in this new book.

A NEW WINDOW ON THE REVOLUTION.......2007-02-04

With nearly two and one-half centuries having passed and literally thousands of books on the topic having appeared since the events of the American Revolutionary War, calling a new volume "pioneering" seems a bit bold. Relative to this important and exciting new gift to students by master artist and collector Don Troiani, though, that term is fully appropriate. In literally no other book to date have such historically valid visual perspectives of our War for Independence been gathered, through both a remarkable array of original artifacts and Troiani's impeccably researched and executed artwork. For this pre-photography American military epoch, no other source yields such a "you are there" perspective

While the bookshelf of "material culture" albums relating to Civil War memorabilia is both broad and expanding nearly every year, the number of significant books on Revolutionary War artifacts and relics ever published can literally be counted on one's fingers, with most of the still best-selling volumes having appeared during the bicentennial years of the 1970s. That sharp contrast, of course, is a direct reflection of the exceptionally greater rarity of the arms, equipment, apparel, and everyday-life items that can be proven to have been used by the armies of the 1770s than is the case with the militaria of the 1860s. Troiani has done all Revolutionary War students a great service by expanding the presentation of such earlier artifacts beyond those from his own fine collection with a startlingly superb array of items from other private and institutional collections, most never before published and many rarely ever seen by the public. These historic jewels are brought to the reader through close-up, full-color photos of such striking detail and beauty as to almost produce the experience of having these fascinating artifacts in one's hands.

The element that weaves together and breathes life throughout this gallery of fine militaria, of course, is Troiani's peerless artwork. With more than 50 of his paintings beautifully reproduced in this volume, the artist has brought true vibrancy to an era and its people almost habitually misperceived as lifelessly archaic or, worse yet, patriotically "quaint." In particular, the single-figure and small-group studies clearly reflect the precise documentation yielded by author James L. Kochan's exacting material culture scholarship. Such world-class historical accuracy, together with artist Troiani's insistence upon "period-correct" faces and physiques, has produced for us a strikingly innovative window upon the Revolution.

A groundbreaking glimpse of America's Revolutionary heritage.......2007-01-30

Not since George Neumann's landmark "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution" has there been such a remarkable assemblage of artifacts and images. The former, drawn from public and private collections from across the nation include many items that have never been published, let alone in color. Don Troiani's exquisitely detailed images, some new, some drawn from previous works, provide invaluable context for the objects, as well as documenting the bewildering variety of uniforms worn during the war. Both artifacts and images are described within the impeccably thorough research of noted historian James Kochan. This volume is destined to be the standard reference for the student of the American Revolution that "Echoes of Glory" is to devotees of the Civil War, and is a must for anyone from historian to general reader who is fascinated by the drama of the war that gave birth to America.

A must-have book for the student of the Revolutionary War.......2007-01-29

Although the world is filled with books on the various sorts of things which armed and equipped the Revolutionary War soldier, this book moves into uncharted territory. While Troiani's paintings brings these diverse sorts of soldiers to life, the full color photographs of many of the most important surviving artifacts from the war adds a dimension found nowhere else.

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A Burr in One's Saddle
Superb biography. Beautiful history.
Saint Burr?
A frustrating read
A FRESH LOOK AT A FASCINATING FOUNDER

Fallen Founder: The Life of Aaron Burr
Nancy Isenberg
Manufacturer: Viking Adult
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ASIN: 0670063525
Release Date: 2007-05-10

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This definitive biography of the revolutionary era villain overturns every myth and image we have of him

The narrative of America's founding is filled with godlike geniuses—Franklin, Washington, Adams, Jefferson—versus the villainous Aaron Burr. Generations have been told Burr was a betrayer—of Hamilton, of his country, of those who had nobler ideas. All untrue. He did not turn on Hamilton; rather, the politically aggressive Hamilton was preoccupied with Burr and subverted Burr's career at every turn for more than a decade through outright lies and slanderous letters.

In Fallen Founder, Nancy Isenberg portrays the founders as they all really were and proves that Burr was no less a patriot and no less a principled thinker than those who debased him. He was an inspired politician who promoted decency at a moment when factionalism and ugly party politics were coalescing. He was a genuine hero of the Revolution, as much an Enlightenment figure as Jefferson, and a feminist generations ahead of his time. A brilliant orator and lawyer, he was New York's attorney general, a senator, and vice president. Denounced as a man of extreme tastes, he in fact pursued a moderate course, and his political assassination was accomplished by rivals who feared his power and who promoted the notion of his sexual perversions.

Fallen Founder is an antidote to the worshipful biographies far too prevalent in the histories of the revolutionary era. Burr's story returns us to reality: to the cunning politicians our nation's founders really were and to a world of political maneuvering, cutthroat politicking, and media slander that is stunningly modern.

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A Burr in One's Saddle.......2007-10-01

A sober reassessment of Aaron Burr is much needed. This isn't it. Rather than convince us that perhaps Burr wasn't quite the scoundrel we all grew up believing he was--well, all of us except maybe Gore Vidal--the author's only recourse is snipe at Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, Burr's two great antagonists. Yes, both were flawed men, but both left behind tremendous legacies to the Republic; in Hamilton's case, a sound economy and in Jefferson's a much expanded country and a reputation for being a man of letters. And Burr? Besides being somewhat ahead of his times in his treatment and regard for women and a pretty good lawyer, one comes up short One comes away from Ms. Isenberg's book with the distinct impression that she fell victim to the biographer's fatal mistake: she fell in love with her subject. A good biography of Burr remains to be written.

Superb biography. Beautiful history........2007-09-23

Most revisionist biographies are dedicated to tearing down the marble statues we've constructed for our founders. This exhaustively researched biography (which brings to mind McCullough's biography of John Adams) builds one. Thoroughly and intentionally revisionist, this nearly perfect blend of biography and colonial history corrects many of the stale myths we carry about Aaron Burr and his contributions to the founding of the United States. Burr was a restless and mammoth intellect severely limited by the provincial political bickering around him. His refusal to be politically labeled has come down to us from historians as his "lack of integrity." And since he refused to allow Hamilton and Jefferson to tag and control him, they attacked him personally. Too liberal for the Federalists and too elitist for the Republicans, ad hominem from resentful enemies has been Burr's unfortunate legacy. This beautifully written book will help you reconsider all that. Includes one of the most impressive collections of fully annotated endnotes I've ever seen.

Saint Burr?.......2007-09-13

To begin, I think this is a well-written and researched book. It also pretty well written. That said, Isenberg's constant drum beat of blind support for Burr make it difficult to take the material seriously. Certainly, Burr was no more the vile snake than Washington, Jefferson, Monroe, Madison and Hamilton are the saints they are portrayed as by history.

Isenberg does little to assist Burr's cause, as her thesis is too easily discounted due to her completely one-sided, sometimes disingenuous and many times childish support for Burr. A reader without a foundation in this era would believe that Burr is (1) a founder of the republic and (2) the actual mythical figure of the pure revolutionary American that was besmirched and ruined by moneyed interests and unscrupulous politicians. Often times, rather than acknowledging Burr's faults, Isenberg excuses them. For me, when a historian makes excuses they eliminate any possibility for objectivity. When she excuses some of Burr's financial schemes and other bad behavior by stating that Hamilton's or other contemporaries were worse, I almost put the book down.
Overall, her attempts to re-create Burr as a man of utmost political and moral character that was virtually the only man of public life during the formative years of this country that remained true to his political cause and refused to engage in dirty tricks, financial schemes and political machinations is so preposterous, that her obviously detailed work backfires. It would have done Burr a better service to portray the man for what he was, with all of his faults, which would have achieved Isenburg's goal -- to show he was not the dastardly villian most know him as. Her attempt to elevate him upon a pedestal above even Washington, Jefferson and others makes her sound ridiculous.

A frustrating read.......2007-09-08

This is a must read to know more about Burr, but be prepared - Isenberg comes off far too often as a cheerleader for Burr. And it is especially frustrating that almost always, when mentioning his legal career and various cases, she tell us a bit about the case, buit seldom what the final court ruling was, so we get little idea of whether he ever won his cases.

A FRESH LOOK AT A FASCINATING FOUNDER.......2007-08-28

Aaron Burr most assuredly is one of the most fascinating men of the Founding Era. As a high school student in 1965, I was assigned a paper on the so-called Burr Conspiracy. Since that time, (and I did well on the paper), I have been very much intrigued by this man and his historic legacy. Unfortunately, until this scholarly work, an honest assessment of the man has been hard to find.

Let it first be said that Aaron Burr was a major intellect and a man of his time. This being said, any of the alleged improprieties of the man amount to nothing more than mere fiction. He, like his contemporaries, indulged in a lusty and playful sex life. One need only look to the dalliances of Alexander Hamilton (truly an evil man...very much the Karl Rove of his era), Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and a host of other famous American and English intellects and leaders. To diminish any of the men simply because they participated in the life-style of the era is folly at best.

Since sexual appetite and activity have been dismissed as legitimate criteria of personal integrity, and have been seen to be of no consequence in evaluating the contributions of an individual of that era, what then can be said of the man's contributions to his time?

Spin and the consequences thereof, are eminently evident in today's political world. The impact of political spin cannot be discounted. Think of how many Americans still believe the idea that Iraq and Saddam had linkage to the events of 9/11. Bush and his spin-meisters have told the false tale long enough to make it almost appear to be true. (Joseph Goebbels and the Nazi's believed that if one told a lie long enough, and did not have anyone contradict that lie, it, the lie, thus became the truth) One need only look at the 9/11 Commission's Report to discount that Bush lie. But, whenever there is a need to "stir the faithful", the Bushies and their Sound Machines (read Fox TV and the Murdock Empire), pound the drums of lies to convince the faithful or the uninformed, of the Party Line, thereby adding an additional spin and blurring the facts with hyperbole. This is today. What of Burr's time?

This work asserts, and quite effectively, that Aaron Burr was and is a victim of political spin, political lies, a contaminated press, and contemporary distortions and ostentatious amplifications. As one reads this book, one acquires a new respect for the man's political genius and intellectual prowess. One also can ascertain that Jefferson, for all of his greatness and I do not in any way diminish his place in history, was a victim of political intrigue and a willing participant in his political insecurity. The author of this work clearly delineates the difference between the Northern -vs. - Southern (Virginia) Republican Party of the late 18th and very early 19th Centuries. Those differences must be considered when one looks to the past. Jefferson clearly was the foremost leader of the Southern-Virginia Republican Party, just as it is clear that Burr was the preeminent leader of the Northern - New York Republican Party. The Virginia branch was highly territorial of its own political strength and jealously guarded the Party leadership. As such, the New York branch theoretically challenged the Virginia Dynasty, and by falling prey to political intrigue and paranoia, Jefferson developed a questionable and tenuous relationship with Burr. Of course, the drama of the Election of 1800, the role of the Federalists in Congress at that time, and the allegations that Burr wished to steal the election, also contributed to the Jeffersonian distancing. Thus, Burr, who was a Party loyalist, (as is proven repeatedly in this work), became a pariah, not of his own making, but rather by the gossip and slander of the era. The Federalist and Republican press had a field day with his reputation, and New York politics being what it was and is today (an enigma at best), contributed to his political demise. New York politics is "hands on", and while he was in New York, Burr could control the Republican Party there. Once he was in Washington, the means of control of the party slipped through his hands and the party fell into factional disarray. Loss of local New York party control essentially cost Burr is political place in history and his re-election to the Vice-Presidency. Jefferson opted to buy into his belief that the Virginia branch of the party was paramount, and as a result, he, Jefferson, was more than willing to cooperate with the anti-Burr factions of the New York party, eject Burr from office, and select another New York Republican and anti-Burr operative, the feeble and aged Governor Clinton to serve as Vice-President.

Burr may have lost the Vice-Presidency and opportunity to become the nation's Chief-Executive, but it did not dampen his enthusiasm for the new Republic. His so-called Western Intrigues were designed to expand the lands of the nation, not, as was alleged at the time and until modern times, to separate the American West from the national Republic. Reading this work will more than effectively put that falsehood to rest.

FALLEN FOUNDER is a work that sheds new light upon this man and his place in American History. Yes, it is somewhat sympathetic toward Burr, but the evidence and documentation to justify the position is presented and well founded. Revisionist history is sometimes difficult to digest, but in this case, the work presents a fresh and new look at one of the most enigmatic characters of American History. Revisionist history IS NOT A BAD THING, in fact, if it is anchored in solid scholarship, as this work is, such a history provides posterity with an HONEST VIEW of events and actions, as opposed to the mythology that some history can prove to be.

That being said, one can only muse on what will be said, 200 years from now, of our current political landscape. It falls upon those who are alive today to present a truthful version of events, and not the "spun" mythologies of the current political apologists. Like Burr's era, political paranoia is a viable presence today. This is clearly evidenced by the rampant destruction of political and government documents, and the cleansing-purging of events. Today things are said and done by our government and its leaders, are evidenced in the media, and are subsequently denied to have happened or been said. This is Revisionist history at its worst. Will our time be documented as capriciously as our historic past was? One hopes not, but the preservation of documents, then and now, is essential. Only through effective and honest research can the truth be ferreted out, and that requires the presence of PRIMARY SOURCES, not rehashed and reworked events designed to and pander to the "current" political climate. Many of the PRIMARY SOURCES of Burr's time were lost, but enough survived to permit the writing of this provocative biography. Let's hope that our posterity has the opportunity to learn the truth of our time too.

Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution

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Nick's Review on the greatbook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution
Seymour Reit
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ASIN: 0152164359

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Seymour Reit re-creates the true story of Will Knox, a nineteen-year-old boy who undertook the daring and dangerous task of transporting 183 cannons from New York’s Fort Ticonderoga to Boston--in the dead of winter--to help George Washington win an important battle.

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nice little book.......2007-02-10

This is a nice little book, well written, fun and informative. Good story for young and old.

The Worst Ever!!!!!!!!!.......2006-02-05

I thought this book was the worst book ever. It was so boring! Did I mention that it was the WORST BOOK EVER!!!! It was the worst book in the history of bad books. You should never read it. Take my word on that. Oh, and I didn't just choose to read it on my own. A teacher forced me to read the dumb novel. IT'S THE WORST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!

Nick's Review on the greatbook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-02-10

In the cold winter of1775, the American troops were stuck without ammunition, cannons or guns. So the American troops set out to look for left over guns in Ticonderoga. They had to go through lots of trouble to get there! The British had tons of weapons, so they were ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read this book to see if the American soldiers survive the long trip to Ticonderoga.

In Guns For General Washington the book takes place in 1775(in Boston). It's very cold outside and it is old in Ticonderoga. Paul Revere is 15 years old. Paul's parents move, but Paul decides to stay and keep the house protected.

I give this book a five star ratting because it is very cool and it has lots of description! I would recommend this book to anyone that likes to know about wars and likes action!

Nick's Review on the greatbook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-02-10

My thoughts on a terrible book.......2003-12-05

This book is about colonel Knox a leader of a freshly starting revolution in America. His mission is to carry around 200 cannons from Ticonderoga back to a city where British forces are docked. The main characters of this book are will Knox 19 year old brother of the colonel, colonel Knox in charge of expedition, J.P. a farmers son .I disliked this book. It drags on and never seems to end. Just when you think your going to get a fight there isn't one .the biggest problem they had on the trip was a river with too thin ice. What's so interesting about that? If I were you I would not buy this book. It is extremely boring.

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In this panoramic tour of America's military past, acclaimed artist Don Troiani once again turns his brush to the wars of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, focusing on the storied battles of those conflicts. From the French and Indian War through the Civil War, Troiani brings his flair for painstaking detail and high drama to such famous battle scenes as Bushy Run, Bunker Hill, Cowpens, Burnside's Bridge at Antietam, Little Round Top at Gettysburg, and Chickamauga. Narratives by leading military historians accompany the paintings and provide background stories that are as exciting as they are informative. For many of the pieces, Troiani has written insightful and often humorous commentary on the joys, surprises, and challenges of the creative process, offering a rare glimpse of the artist at work. Don Troiani's American Battles is his most unique work to date, a must-have for newcomers and old fans alike.

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Don Troiani's "American Battles".......2006-11-11

For anyone even vaguely interested in American history, Don Troiani's paintings are a wonderful revelation, bringing the past to life. I already own "Don Toiani's Civil War", "Soldiers in America" and "Regiments and Uniforms of the Civil War", all of which are meticulously investigated and reserched. Troiani's huge achievement is that he is able to combine accurate detail with a marvelous, almost supernatural, empathy with his subjects. His paintings really do bring history to life. The figures flow naturally and inhabited an environment filled with tangible space and light. No stiff and rigid historical painting here. This latest offering combines previously published paintings, found in the others of his books, with newer ones. They cover battles that took place on the American continent from the first colonies in Massachusetts, to the last days of the American Civil War. What is different to his previous books is the addition of much more background information about the artist himself and his methods of working. I would thoroughly recommend this beautifully illustrated book to all lovers of American history and narrative painting. For the military historian and those with an interest in military dress and the soldier's life, it is a 'must have'.

Great........2006-10-31

I recently became interested in Don Troiani's works after purchasing a Civil War Print (The Eagle of the Eighth) at an auction. It was great and after doing a little research found that Don Troiani is one of the best. I recently took a trip to Gettysburg (actually as part of the result of this purchase)and was amazed at what I saw. This is my first purchase of one of his books, but it won't be my last. I'm not an art critic, but I would highly urge anyone interested in the Civil War to purchase one of Mr.Troiani's books or works, they're great.

A "Must Have" Book for Troiani Fans and Militaria Collectors!.......2006-09-05

OK, I am admittedly a huge fan of Don Troiani's amazing artwork and own several of his art prints and all of his prior books. Even then, however, I initially questioned the purchase of his latest book on American battles. Wow ..... am I ever glad I went ahead with the purchase! This new book is intended as a "best of" his artwork and places my favorite Troiani paintings in one single reference volume. If you are a new Troiani fan, or new to the history field, the book is also quite a value considering the huge amount of artwork contained inside.

I was first drawn to Troiani's paintings years ago because of the historical authenticity depicted in each painting. The accouterment for each figure is precise and I found myself even referring to the paintings as a reference source for my militaria collecting. An added benefit of the book is that for the first time Troiani reveals how the paintings were created and explains the unique techniques he employs to achieve an unparalleled level of authenticity. The insider's account of the complexities involved in recreating these scenes makes me appreciate his artwork even more!

Troiani is going to have to work quite hard to top this book which is now proudly displayed on my coffee table to impress guests!

From the mind of the artist.......2006-08-24

Having admired the artwork of Mr. Troiani throughout the years, I've come to recognize certain aspects in each piece. This new book delves into the mindset he had as the research was complete, but the image from his mind had to be put into motion then to canvas. Seeing the photos of modeling sessions and rough sketches expands the experience so much more than just taking in the image. He not only paints a scene with his brush but also with his words when decribing finding the right looking model, tree, field, gun and clothing. What I especially like is finding out who some of the models have been, from the sculptor Ron Tunison to noted collectors of Civil War items. Anyone can be envious of his artistic talent, but when it comes to authenticy, research and pains-taking accuracy no one can compare to Mr. Troiani and this he shares in this wonderful compilation!
* I look forward to his next book in 2007 *

Most of the same...almost.......2006-08-23

As much as I admire the artwork and historical research that goes into Troiani's paintings I'm very disappointed with Don Troiani's latest book AMERICAN BATTLES, The art of the nation at war,1754-1865. The best part of the book is the inclusion of some new Revolutionary War and Civil War paintings and figure studies. I wish Troiani's earlier books would have contained an Artist's Comments section as well as photos of his models and some in progress work. If this had been the case there would have been very little that was "fresh" in this volume. In addition to text for the battle paintings there normally is text for the single figure studies as well as the artifacts from Troian's collection. This time around the figure studies and artifacts are merely "filler" without any descriptive text. I found the title AMERICAN BATTLES a little misleading. The period of 1784-1859 is covered in a mere 7 pages with only one painting really having any text aside from a title.Though I own all of the books featuring Mr. Troiani's work, one can only enjoy a repackaged product for so long. I'd prefer a 4-5 year period between books in order to get a product that contains newer rather than older works.The 2 star rating may be a bit harsh, but there's just not enough to get excited about here.~Gary

Prelude to Glory Volume 5 A Cold Bleak Hill (Prelude to Glory) (Carter, Ron, Prelude to Glory, V. 5.)

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Prelude to Glory Volume 5 A Cold Bleak Hill
By The Dawn's Early Light
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A Cold Bleak Hill

Prelude to Glory Volume 5 A Cold Bleak Hill (Prelude to Glory) (Carter, Ron, Prelude to Glory, V. 5.)
Ron Carter
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Prelude to Glory Volume 5 A Cold Bleak Hill .......2007-06-12

Book follows alone with the trials & tribulations of the original people as it moves through the American Revolution

By The Dawn's Early Light.......2006-07-24

I am almost to the end of the last volume of the series. I have so come to appreciate the great sacrifice that our forefathers made to make and keep our country free. My heart was pained and I was brought to tears at the unbelievable things they had to suffer in their battle for independence. The 4th of July has a much deeper meaning for me now. I very much appreciated all the research done by the author to produce such a well written series. I have them all and they are prized.

A Cold Bleak Hill.......2002-01-23

This book is extremely moving and intense. I have gained a great appreciation for the selfless acts and unyeilding faith that our forefathers had. I have learned a great deal about the history of the Revolutionary War as the author has creatively woven in fictional characters and yet accurately described events and locations that are a part of this nations history. I have read the entire series and cannot wait for the next one to be published.

A Cold Bleak Hill.......2001-11-12

This story of our American Revalutionary War, is told so vividly that the reader feels like they are there, experiencing it with the people at that time. It covers the period when George Washington and his troops were at Valley Forge. It is at the same calaber as the rest of this series; "Prelude to Glory". I highly recommend this book to all DAR members.

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It reveals that horrible human nature of both individual and masses
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The Many Faces of the Cultural Revolution
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A shocking look at a remarkable period

Red-Color News Soldier
Li Zhensheng
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Following World War II, China found itself struggling with a conversion to communism that had wreaked havoc on the nation's economy, causing a devastating famine and extreme economic depression. In 1966 China's leader, Mao Zedong, gave his support to radicals within the communist party who envisioned a revolutionary social upheaval that would destroy all traces of the reactionary past. This was the beginning of a ten-year period of violence and chaos known as the Cultural Revolution. Many top officials lost their positions and numerous provincial governments came under the control of the radicals. The radical movement was primarily led by students who formed organizations known as "Red Guards," which used violent methods to punish people they saw as "anti-Maoists" or counter-revolutionaries. At the height of the Cultural Revolution (1966-70) China's universities were closed and much of its populace was sent to rural "re-education centres" where they were indoctrinated with Maoist policies. It is during this period that Li Zhensheng worked as a photojournalist for the "Heilongjiang Daily", shooting film both for the paper and, as we know now, for himself. While Li worked for a newspaper supporting the Maoist movement and admits he did not think Mao's policies to be incorrect at the beginning of his tenure at the newspaper, his hiding of film was a highly subversive action. As a photographer, Li wanted to document the Cultural Revolution for himself and for others in the future. He put himself at risk by hiding film stills that the government would have destroyed, capturing events of which little or no other visual record exists. Looking at the photos in this book, one sees the difference between the photos published in the "Daily" and those Li hid for himself, allowing for a rare understanding of how the Chinese government controlled media during the Cultural Revolution. The Heilongjiang province where Li worked was crucial because of its proximity to the then Soviet Union. Its main city, Harbin, had been occupied by the Soviets following World War II and was later set up as a communication hub between the Soviet Union and China. It was the communist centre which bred the revolutionary movement, leading to China's unification under communist control in 1949. This Russian influence can be seen in the details of Li's photographs, right down to the city's typically Russian-style architecture. Many of Li's techniques as a photographer borrow from his training as a filmmaker, including his creation of "handheld panoramic" photos by shooting overlapping frames of large panoramas and pasting the stills together to create the illusion of one continuous shot. His inventive techniques and powerful images make Li one of the premier Chinese photographers alive today. This book, which takes its name from the literal translation of Li's accreditation as a photographer approved by the Communist Party headquarters in ! Beijing, is part of the key to understanding one of the most turbulent and still notorious eras of modern history. The book includes a preface, introduction, text by the photographer, chronology, maps, and extensive photo captions for over 400 photos (almost all of which have never been seen before).

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It reveals that horrible human nature of both individual and masses.......2006-12-28

Li's photos captured the extreme madness of hundreds of thousands people in China during that so-called Cultural Revolution and it reveals the very dark side of human nature as seen from, for instance, that young woman cheerfully recorded the place, date and time when she saw Mao going by in his jeep, the humiliating punishment of all sorts of people such as Communist Party Provincial secretaries or provincial governors, newspaper workers, peasants, or whoever in huge mass demonstration against so-called "Anti-Revolutionary Reactionaries" to different Red Guard factions infightings they reminded me how Hitler got into power, how Japanese militarism got in total control in Japan in its war efforts, and, believe it or not, how George W. Bush & Co. got "elected" into the White House, they all show that similar built-in weakness of human characteristics- or the human genes! This book tells a lot about all of us. The monolithic political power, century's religious indoctrination are at work around clock and real enlightening secular education around the world is probably struggling in a losing battle. A good book of historical documents.

Wonderful.......2004-06-11

This isn't just a history book laced with photos; this is also a personal view on the Cultural Revolution from the photographer's point of view. Informative and emotional at the same time. Wonderful.

The Many Faces of the Cultural Revolution.......2004-03-22

For those of us fascinated and puzzled over the cultural revolution in China, here are photos to bring to life what we've been reading.There are many faces to study. This document seems curiously objective even though the author has his own story to tell of being treated unfairly. I would not describe the photos as shocking to those who have studied these events in China's history. This is a great companion to any other narrative one might be studying on the subject. Also, the author is a remarkable person. This is another work on the cultural revolution where I come away feeling gratitude toward the author. Li Zhensheng has a more benign story in comparison with some other personal accounts that were part of my introduction to this subject. I enjoy this additional perspective. There is much to see here.

Amazing.......2004-03-14

For those readers whose knowledge of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution is limited to film, here is a document that shows that some of the films that portray these scenes were not exaggerated. These photographs do much more work than most documentary photographs. There is something uncannily immediate about them, as though the events depicted happened only yesterday; sometimes it is as though they were still happening. The text that accompanies the photographs follows the story of the photographer and his work through these years, and is interesting and well written. I came away from this book with the feeling of horror at fascism that I have never felt before. This book communicates something original and timeless about the human condition that I believe is priceless and rare. If you can't afford this book, you should seek it out at a bookstore and read it.

A shocking look at a remarkable period.......2003-12-22

Although the photographs are the main focus of this book, the accompanying text is also illuminating as an individual's account of his experiences of the Cultural Revolution. The text has, of course, been written with the benefit of hindsight - and one gets a sense of retrospective self-justification coming in. The passion that the period inspired amongst the younger generation is also evident, however.

The photographs are, of course, contemporary accounts of the living through that period, and consequently have the power to shock significantly. The "struggle session" photographs of senior party leaders undergoing "self-criticism" are particularly horrific. The concluding photographs of a "victor" of the Cultural Revolution on her way to her execution after the restoration of a more normal society also have a big impact - though curiously there is a sense of the pathetic about the woman that Li captures.

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In this first-hand account of the Revolutionary War, Joseph Plumb Martin narrates his true adventures as an eighteen-year-old private in the Continental Army-and gives a rare glimpse of the earthy beginnings of our nation's history.

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A great read!!.......2007-08-27

Serious, sad, scary & often funny. Read about US history from someone who was actually there. This young man was a patriot, and a member of our misguided youth, as well. What fun. But not for them.

The Original GI Grunt.......2007-07-23

This priceless memoir is one of those works often quoted, but never read. Countless Rev War historians quote this work by pvt. Joseph Plumb Martin, and many TV documentries do the same. At length I was finally able to obtain a copy of this most elusive, yet oft used work.

Martin's recollections range from the trivial, to the fascinating. His homespun style of writing catches the mood of what the Revolutionary War soldier was. Written many years after these events one can only marvel at the authors ability to recall so much detail. But I think this is the case with many veterans. My father (God rest his soul) who fought in WW2 would have agreed with everything Martins says. Like him, my dad's memory of war events became clearer in his advanced years, and I think this was probably the case with our writer here. While much of it could have been fabricated, there seems too much an air of authenticity to deny its truth.

Martin speaks with the convictions of a determined old rebel, and while may personal feelings lean more toward the British/Loyalist perspective, I can't deny the utter charm this work has for the reader. Intespaced with all the hunger and privation of his expereinces, the old soldier still has the ability to offer wit and humor at his circumstances. Martin's expereinces could well apply to any soldier of both sides, for the British soldier's lot was often not much better, despite all the supposed power of Albion!

What strikes one most about this memoir is how little fighting Martin saw, despite the whole time he spent in the war. Yet his time was almost always spent in hunger and want. This is the universal plight of the soldier no matter what time period we speak of. In the end, Martin rightly faults his country for allowing him and his comrades to suffer so much for so little in the end. His quote that his government expected every last obligation from him, yet was so half-hearted in fulfilling its own in turn I think is a tendency that still haunts us today in the USA. Not much his changed in that regard. The veterans of Iraq today would find much to agree with Pvt. Jospeh Plumb Martin.

There are interesting details about his movements in the New York, New Jersey area, and any person interested in this local history would find this book fascinating. Martin's account of his time as an enginner is also quite interesting. His account of the attack on redoubt's No. 9 and 10 at Yorktown sheds much light on how the stroming parties took those advanced posts. Martin was the original combat engineer. In fact he is the original GI grunt. Forget Vietnam and Iraq, here is the essential US army veteran. Reader's today, whether military historians or not, could gain many fascinating insights into the soldier's daily life, which as I said earlier is unniversal. This book certainly deserves a wider reading audience. Many will find the appealing nature of the author's words worthy of a smile and a nod of admiration. A classic work, essential for reader on the Rev War.

Diary of a Teenage Revolutionary Soldier.......2007-03-14

This is a wonderful book of REAL history, Joseph Plumb Martin's account of his service with the Continental Army throughout the Revolution from beginning to end. This book is a treasure.

A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier.......2007-01-12

This should be a must read for every American. Very consise and very moving. One of the best if not the best narrative of a common soldier in the American Revolution.

First-hand account of a private in the Revolution.......2006-12-24

I generally read about the Plains Indian Wars but this book happily caught my attention. Plumb relates only one (two? sorry, I just can't recall now) battles, while the bulk of the book is one long hunt for much-needed food and clothing. The army was really treated quite bad (except for some of the officers), though it was perhaps the best that could be offered at the time. Martin amazingly portrays a sense of humor throughout. Sometimes you have to read between the lines or realize he means the opposite and is being sarcastic. It might not sound too interesting, but I found myself eagerly reading on and finished the book sooner than I expected. Overall, this book is essential reading, if only to remind us of the hardships these early soldiers experienced in order to give us the free country we live in today.

Villa: Soldier of the Mexican Revolution (Potomac Books' Military Profiles)

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Villa: Revolutionary Leader

Villa: Soldier of the Mexican Revolution (Potomac Books' Military Profiles)
Robert L. Scheina
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Starting with twenty-eight followers, Francisco Pancho Villa rose out of banditry to become a dynamic strategist who mastered the tactical use of a diverse array of weapons, including modern railroads and cavalry, to contest control of Mexico. In his early days as a brigand, the peasantry idolized him because he often gave them the largesse of his raids on the wealthy haciendas. His military career began in 1910 during the Mexican Revolution, and by the time of his defeat at the Battle of Celaya in 1915 he commanded 15,000 horsemen. Villa could be a generous patron to his loyal followers but a terrifying enemy. He believed that those whom he defeated earned the “privilege” of being executed by his own hand. During the bloodiest months of the Mexican Revolution, he even contended for control of the nation. He could not be intimidated by anyone, including the U.S. Army’s Punitive Expedition led by Gen. John J. Pershing, who was sent to capture Villa after his raids into New Mexico during 1916. He died as he lived, violently, the victim of an assassination squad in 1923. Robert Scheina analyzes this complex man and provides a solid overview of Mexico’s political history against the fabric of social and cultural turmoil.

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Villa: Revolutionary Leader.......2005-10-17

"Villa: Soldier of the Mexican Revolution" provides a balanced, in-depth look at a fascinating revolutionary combat leader. The story of Pancho Villa, with his personal, political and military strengths and weaknesses is expertly woven into the political and military tapestry of revolutionary Mexico of the first two decades of the 20th Century. Scheina's encyclopedic understanding of Latin American political and military affairs shines through in this clear and concise book. Noteworthy is Scheina's handling of the vast parade of dictators, generals, moderates, revolutionaries and revolutionary military leaders. Scheina's clear presentation is the best I have seen. The author does the reader another favor; for ease of reference, all geo-locations are made in reference to Mexico City and denominated in linear miles.

Pancho Villa was a product of his times, a man who showed nothing but strength to his followers, confederated leaders and his enemies. Villa also relied on natural cunning and inherent intelligence. Pancho Villa was a strong, charismatic leader who gained tough, battle-ready horsemen through his ability to lead by example, provide for his followers, and ruthlessly dispatch enemies. While able to attract good quality, mounted infantry/cavalry during times of success, these irregulars tended to dissappear after a string of military reverses. Like so many irregular forces, they were strongest after a few victories. For much of the revolution, Villa also lacked trained infantry. What set Villa's irregulars apart from others was their ability to dismount and engage in vicious city-fighting for days on end.

Villa lived and fought during a period of great technological change. He used his mounted infantry for tactical attack and railroad-borne horsemen, artillery and machine guns for strategic movement. The changes of this era were also reflected in Villa's horsemen's frequent encounters with entrenched infantry which were protected by machine guns and barbed wire. Often, the elan of Villa's horse was able to carry the day. In the last days of horse cavalry, Villa's communications included the telephone and his reconnaissance motor cars and attempts with early aircraft.

At his best, Villa was a brilliant leader and tactician. He worked with the forces available to him and employed new weapons when made available. In weaker moments, Villa fell back on the tried and true tactics of his early victories, launching wasteful frontal cavalry charges against well-defended infantry. Charisma was not always enough. Late in his career, Villa was simply unable to adjust while under the pressure of numerous, trained and motivated enemy armies. "Soldier of the Revolution" provides an excellent glimpse into Mexico's revolution, Villa's response and the importance of the charismatic "strong-man" in Latin American politics. Scheina also provides the Mexican view of Pershing's campaign against Pancho Villa. A campaign of relevance to America's performance in World War I.

Henry Knox: A Soldier Of The Revolution, Major-General In The Continental Army And Washington's Chief Of Artillery

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Henry Knox: A Soldier Of The Revolution, Major-General In The Continental Army And Washington's Chief Of Artillery
Noah Brooks
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First Secretary Of War Under The Constitution, Founder Of The Society Of The Cincinnati 1750-1806.

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