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.

Tudor Style: Tudor Revival Houses in America from 1890 to the Present

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compositionally nice but superficial
Finally! ...a book for Tudor style enthusiasts!

Tudor Style: Tudor Revival Houses in America from 1890 to the Present
Lee Goff
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Release Date: 2002-11-23

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The Tudor house is one of America's keystones-- a type of home that has attracted homeowners for more than a century. Its basic elements-- the steep gabled roofs, mullioned windows made of leaded glass, and half-timbering-- are instantly recognizable and iconic. Tudor Style showcases the wide variety of Tudor homes and how American Tudor style differs from their English counterparts.

Renowned photographer Paul Rocheleau and architectural historian Lee Goff have traveled across the United States, from the suburbs of metropolitan New York to Lake Forest, Illinois, from St. Louis to Los Angeles, capturing the unique Tudor styles each geographic location offers. The Tudors featured in the book range from modest homes to grand estates, making this a perfectly accessible book for all Tudor homeowners and aficionados. In addition to displaying the architectural structures of these buildings, Goff examined the history of these houses, why they became so popular in the United States, and what their appeal is today.

The first book ever on this wildly popular style, Tudor Style will delight architecture enthusiasts who have been desperately waiting for a book on this favorite architectural style.

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EVEN HENRY VIII WOULD HAVE APPROVED.......2007-06-28

This is a very good book, the houses chosen are first rate and the text well researched and informative. The images are very well done, they are crisp and well presented. Some of the houses chose are amazing, frankly Tudor is not my favorite of the Eccletic styles, I really prefer Beaux Art and Georgian, but this book made me appreciate the beauty of the Tudor. I highly recommend this book, it made me fan of the style.

Fantastic book.......2006-12-19

The photos and houses shown in this book are fantastic, both the old and modern dwellings. I have many books on Manor houses and old english houses but the photos shown in this book are the best I've seen. I was very interested to see the modern tudor style houses that have been built in the USA like the one shown on the cover. I bought this book from Amazon and it was delivered to Australia in top condition. A great buy and people visiting my place have picked it up and had a read because it captures the eye.

Excellent book with impressive narrative & pictures.......2005-09-14

I caught a glance of the book on my architect's desk, and immediately ordered it the next day. I was not disappointed.

Tudor Style gives an excellent overview of the English Tudor influence on architecture in the United States. I particularly enjoyed the narrative that accompanied the pictures throughout the book - very well written and researched! The picturesque neighborhoods and historic homes featured were inspiring examples of what truly draws people toward this style even today.

An excellent book for anyone who appreciates timeless architecture and european-influenced design.

compositionally nice but superficial.......2003-12-06

This book is long overdue. There's really no exclusive published works in print on American Tudor Revival architecture, except for this. It is a beautifully photographed and organized book, with nice fonts and well-balanced photographs. There are a few holes, though. Styles and geographic concentrations aren't focused on well enough. The section on Philadelphia Tudor Revival ingores a rich and very diverse Tudor variety in favor of a few French country houses. Also, the 1950s and 1970s mixes of ranches and split-levels with Tudor sensibilities are ignored, either out of distaste or pretension. The modern Tudor section is dominated by one very large McMansion with mock Tudor references. In all, the book is unfit for study but is basically a very pretty coffee table book.

Finally! ...a book for Tudor style enthusiasts!.......2003-06-28

Excellent book of Tudor houses. A sampling of the best homes across America. Brief descriptions/history. No floorplans, but beautiful color photos of exteriors as well as interiors. You will love this book. My all-time favorite Tudor home is included: Stan Hywet Hall.

Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544 (The Royal Diaries)

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A Forgotten Princess, A Queen Remembered
Red Rose of the House of Tudor
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A great book for those who love English history

Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544 (The Royal Diaries)
Kathryn Lasky
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"Do you know who I am? I shall tell you. I am Elizabeth, Princess of England, daughter of Henry VIII and his wife Anne Boleyn. I am eleven years old. My mother, once Queen, is now dead. Almost eight years ago, when I was not yet three, Father chopped off her head."

Daughter of a fallen queen, young Princess Elizabeth lives a complicated and dangerous life. She fears her father's famous temper but loves him dearly, noting that she would trade all her jewels just to be noticed by him. She also loves her brother Edward, heir to the English throne, but doesn't like her older sister Mary, who torments her and conspires against her. Kat, her governess, is so worried for Elizabeth's life that she spends hours checking their room for poison whenever they move to a new palace. Court intrigues swirl around her, the French are threatening an invasion, and Kat is clamoring for her to have another bath--that makes nearly six in three months! Through Elizabeth's diary, author Kathryn Lasky brings the Tudor world to life: glittering banquets of peacock, eel, and swan; palaces so stinky that "everyone goes about with their noses buried in pomander balls to hide the stench"; archery contests, where Elizabeth excels; and Latin and logic lessons... where she needs a little work. Some of the history is slightly flawed (a misplaced date or two), but readers will enjoy the great detail as they learn about the childhood of one of England's greatest monarchs. An epilogue, with Tudor family trees, paintings, and background information enhances this already excellent and entertaining book. (Ages 10 and older) --Sunny Delaney

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A Forgotten Princess, A Queen Remembered.......2007-04-02

This book provides a unique look at what life may have been like for Elizabeth long before she was queen. It's easy for historical figures like Elizabeth to become so much larger than life that we forget they were real people, once. Elizabeth I recreates the emotions and thoughts of an adolescent girl in a way that shows that even a princess feels the universal emotions of loneliness, fear, and doubt.

Elizabeth I addresses two themes especially well: a daughter's longing for her father's affection, and a keen political mind's awareness of what it takes to be a successful ruler. Despite the fact that he had her mother beheaded, Elizabeth still loves her father and lives for the moments when he shows her favor. She is also an astute observer of the goings on in the world of royals and nobility, and early on comes to the realization that if she should become Queen, she must remain unmarried to retain her rule.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves diaries and memoirs and takes an interest in the intricacies of queendom.

Red Rose of the House of Tudor.......2007-03-27

This is one of the first in the Royal Diary series that I have read and It is by far my favorite. It gives a great insight in to palace life and into the life of a teenager. It is a great read for all Princess. This book also includes historical facts and pictures about Elizibeth the 1st and her family. I recomend this book for anyone who likes princess, drama and historical fiction. This is one of my favorites in an intriuging and educational series

Ok Book.......2007-03-06

I really like to read books about people and what happened in their life. I have read alot of diaries from different people in different time periods. I found as I was reading that this book starts out medium exciting. In the middle of the book it gets boring and I just felt like starting over on a different book, but by the end of the book I just didn't want to put it down. I really didn't know anything about Elizabeth 1 but after reading this book I would be able to tell you good, bad, and interesting things that happened to her. I found as I read the book that she is like me in many ways. She likes to be outside on sunny days, be around people, be adventurous and free, and she loves animals. It made it easier to read the book because I could look for more ways she was alike me. Even though there were many interesting things that happened in this book I wouldn't recomend this book to a friend. I wasn't really excited to read the book and I went really slow through it.

My review .......2007-02-25

I loved this book it made me relize that the world has changed alot from 1544to now (2007). The best part was that I felt like i was the one going through all the trials and challanges , That Elzibeth went through .

A great book for those who love English history.......2006-11-20

Having taken English History in a British school many years ago, I found this book to be very enlightening in reference to this period of time. This book gives a great insight into the formation of the Elizabethian period.

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Masterful survey of Tudor history
Limited in scope
Should be "Politics in Tudor England"
Fantastic description of the whole period
A scholarly, thorough review of Tudor politics and society.

Tudor England
John Guy
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From Henry VII's capture of the crown at Bosworth in 1485 to the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, Tudor England witnessed far-reaching changes in politics and religion under Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth herself. John Guy's compelling new history is the most complete account of that momentous period to appear in over thirty years. Based on the most thorough knowledge of the sources and literature relating to the Tudors, his book is the first to take note of fresh debates on the progress of the English Reformation, and on the strengths and weaknesses of Tudor government at national and local level. Authoritative, comprehensive, clearly argued, and crisply written, the story is enriched by lively character studies of monarchs and politicians. The main themes of the period are closely analysed, and topics such as the economy and society, and political culture are placed firmly in their historical context, in individual chapters.

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Masterful survey of Tudor history.......2005-11-27

In the preface to this book, John Guy states that one of his aims in writing it was to provide "a clear narrative account of the period of English history from 1460 to the death of Elizabeth I in a manner equally accessible to the general reader and to the student." In this the book is an unqualified success; though the author presumes some familiarity with the era, it is a great narrative of England during their reign, presenting complex events in a straightforward and comprehensible manner.

Guy's focus is primarily on political and religious themes of the period, though he includes chapters on the economy, society, and culture as a means of fully developing his argument. Such an approach is understandable, given that the development of the state is one of the major events of 16th century England. The key figure in this, as with so much else in Tudor history, is Henry VIII, whose innovations would be felt for the remainder of the century.

Written with clarity and wit, Guy's book is the best single-volume history of the Tudor era. My only complaint is that, given his other professed goal of offering a synthesis of current research, a new edition is needed to maintain the book's usefulness as a survey account. I can only hope that Guy does so before too many readers dismiss what is otherwise an excellent overview of Tudor rule.

Limited in scope.......2005-03-30

Limited survey of England under the Tudors. The intention was to equally divide the thesis among all Tudor monarchs, but Guy centers most on Henry VII, VIII and Elizabeth I. Despite the limited scope, Guy is considered among the prominent scholars of Tudor England. More extensive research findings can be found on Guy's Tudor England website.

Should be "Politics in Tudor England".......2004-03-03

If you want a good overview of Tudor politics & gov't, then here's a fine book. But don't look for a general history of the period here.

Fantastic description of the whole period.......1999-07-31

This book is excellently written, and will really appeal to anyone who is interested in the Tudors. Professor Guy's book is essential for anyone wishing to study this period, as this one volume covers religion, politics, society and the economy. He has a good style of writing and each topic flows smoothly into the next, giving a valuable insight into both the policies and the characters in this period.

A scholarly, thorough review of Tudor politics and society........1998-07-21

John Guy is a fine scholar and an adequate writer. His analysis of Tudor society and government thoroughly convinces the reader of his sound understanding of Tudor history.

At points he assumes his audience has more knowledge of Tudor policitics than this reader had. He analyzes membership and conflicts in the Privy councils in more depth than most people reading for pleasure will want. But the work will, on balance, entertain and fascinate any patient reader with its many perspectives on those famous Tudor monarchs.

The Tudors (A Royal History of England)
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This volume provides the essential history of the Tudors up to the death of Elizabeth I, who kept power with a rare skill and subtlety, and whose death led to the union of the crowns of England and Scotland and the end of the Tudor line.
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From the beginning of monarchical power in Norman times to the present queen, the British royal family has experienced many scandals, triumphs, and changes in public image, but few of their reigns can be described as uneventful. With contributions by specialist authors and contemporary illustrations of royal heraldry and coats of arms, Antonia Fraser has edited a definitive and entertaining history of one of the most powerful monarchies in the world.

The Tudor House and Garden: Architecture and Landscape in the Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Centuries (Studies in British Art)

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The Tudor House and Garden: Architecture and Landscape in the Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Centuries (Studies in British Art)
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This book focuses for the first time on sixteenth- and early-seventeenth-century country houses in their settings. Investigating the complex relations between Tudor and early Stuart houses and the landscapes in which they were set, Paula Henderson offers new perspectives on some of England’s most magical buildings. She examines natural and man-made landscapes as well as gatehouses, garden buildings, banqueting houses, and other ancillary structures. More than 200 splendid images illustrate the book, which also features a complete gazetteer.

Drawing on new documentary material and on research into many rediscovered buildings associated with original settings, Henderson refutes common perceptions that gardens of the period were confined and highly artificial and that “natural” landscapes were not appreciated until the eighteenth century. She explains how and why Tudor country estates were organized and designed, and she provides a new evaluation of what the gardens and other aspects of the landscape meant to those who created and visited them.

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Great for history lovers
A `must' for in-depth English history collections

The Tudors (Revealing History)
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The Tudor period is regarded by many as England’s golden age, and still casts a spell over the public imagination. Whether it’s the glittering rule of Elizabeth, the ruthless power of her father Henry VIII, or the bloody and radical reign of Mary, the Tudors remain the most fascinating English dynasty. Richard Rex looks at how the public and private lives of the Tudors were inextricably linked, and how each Tudor monarch exuded charisma and danger in equal measure.

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Great for history lovers.......2006-03-16

The Tudors is a wonderfully written book. Instead of focusing on mundane little details about each monarch's personal life, this book focuses on what each one did while ruling England. This is a great book for those who want an overview of the Tudor dynasty, and would make an excellent textbook for a course on Tudor history.

A `must' for in-depth English history collections.......2004-09-13

Richard Rex is Director of Studies at Queens' College in Cambridge and the author of numerous papers on Tudor England, so his introduction THE TUDORS comes from a richly researched background, making it a `must' for in-depth English history collections at the college level. The public and private lives of the Tudors of England's `golden age' are examined in a guide which considers how dukes and kings influenced one of the greatest ages in English history.

Tasha Tudor's Dollhouse : A Lifetime in Miniature

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Inspiring!
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Beautiful book-illustrations are superb
MISLEADING...NOT REALLY TASHA TUDOR'S DOLLHOUSE
MISLEADING...NOT REALLY TASHA TUDOR'S DOLLHOUSE

Tasha Tudor's Dollhouse : A Lifetime in Miniature
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In Tasha Tudors Dollhouse, her extra-ordinary house is presented in full detail. There is antique, museum-quality furniture, a gilded birdcage, and even a working stove. With this captivating book, Tasha Tudor will expand her large and devoted readership to include all those who are enthralled by the miniature world of dolls and dollhouses. 110 colour photos are included.

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Inspiring!.......2004-10-05

Those who say this isn't the "real" doll house are missing the point entirely! The Williamsburg house was specially made because "Thaddeus Crane" and "Emma Birdwhistle" never had their own proper dollhouse, but lived on shelves. The book explains this quite clearly. The one-quarter life size scale is fascinating in itself. Anyone who is a fan of handmade dolls, doll houses, or Tasha Tudor should delight in this amazing book. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Not bad book, but not great.......2004-02-11

This isn't Tasha's dollhouse, like I thought it was. I got suckered in like many. Still, it is a well presented book with delightful pictures. And the furnishings are Tasha Tudor's. The ideas and elements of the design are well within the reach of the serious dollhouse collector and for that, the product of emulation, it is invaluable and inspiring. But like Coleen Moore's dollhouse, and Queen Mary's, there is a lot about it that are not within the reach of the average person. One has to realize this was not an authentic doll house, but a item made for display for people to marvel at. And marvel we do. The plans shown in there are adaptable. But I would much rather have seen Tasha's dollhouse...the real thing.

Beautiful book-illustrations are superb.......2000-10-07

This inspiring book provides readers a colorful look at the holiday season at the home of renowned artist Tasha Tudor. Accompanying Harry Davis' kaleidoscopic descriptions is illustrations and photographs by Jay Paul. The book is well designed and depicts a wide range of Christmas activities centering on how Ms. Tudor and friends celebrate the season of joy. This is a wonderful gift for individuals who enjoy the art of Tasha Tudor as Mr. Davis and Mr. Paul pay homage to the great artist.

Harriet Klausner

MISLEADING...NOT REALLY TASHA TUDOR'S DOLLHOUSE.......2000-07-09

I am surprised to find out that Tasha Tudor's actual dollhouse is not pictured in the book, because the title leads us to believe we will see the "real" thing. Instead we see a re-creation by Colonial Williamsburg. My understanding was that the blank pages and extra white space were to have had art by Tasha Tudor. Little Brown is quoted in the Tudor bibliography as planning 20 line drawings and 20 watercolors by Tudor. Did she refuse to do the drawings because she didn't approve of Harry Davis' writing the book? Aside from the furnishings being from Tasha, the house we really see is a recent replica and is misleading. I would rather see Tasha Tudor's real dollhouse not a newly made replica. I was disappointed with this book, especially knowing that Tasha did not want it published.

MISLEADING...NOT REALLY TASHA TUDOR'S DOLLHOUSE.......2000-07-09

I am surprised to find out that Tasha Tudor's dollhouse is not pictured in the book, but the title leads us to believe we will see the "real" thing. My understanding was that the balnk pages were to have been drawings by Tasha Tudor. Did she refuse to do the drawings because she didn't approve of the book? So aside from the furnishings being from Tasha, the book is misleading. I would rather see Tasha Tudor's real dollhouse not a newly made replica. I was disappointed with this book, especially knowing that Tasha did not want it published.

New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors, 1485-1603 (The Penguin History of Britain, 5)

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Strong on events poor on analysis
Great book, sometimes a little tedious
makes history fun
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Excellent, Wonderful

New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors, 1485-1603 (The Penguin History of Britain, 5)
Susan Brigden
Manufacturer: Viking Adult
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0670899852
Release Date: 2001-06-25

Book Description

No period in British history retains more resonance and mystery for contemporary readers than the sixteenth century. For history buffs, or almost any reader, the figures and events of Tudor Britain approach those of myth. Already published to critical acclaim in Great Britain, The Rule of the Tudors traces the course and currents of this formative era from the secretive Henry VII and his charming, capricious, ruthless Renaissance son, Henry VIII, to "Bloody Mary" Tudor and her nemesis, Elizabeth I, who trumpeted her adroit rule of a man's world with "the body of a weak and feeble woman but...the heart and stomach of a king."

Above all, the Tudor epoch emerges as a battleground between the new world of Protestantism and the old one of unquestioned Catholicism-a great religious rent in the fabric of English society that underlies turbulence and carnage from Henry VIII's break with Rome to the threat of conquest by Spain. The Rule of the Tudors is an authoritative, impeccably written, and startlingly atmospheric history.

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Strong on events poor on analysis.......2005-01-21

Susan Brigden, Reader in Modern History, Fellow, and Tutor at Oxford, has written New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603. This book replaces the 1950 work Tudor England by S.T. Bindoff in the updated Penguin History of Britain series. The volume is suited for use as an introductory college textbook providing a strong narrative of the period.

Brigden's main goal is to show the Tudor period as one of transition between a series of 'old worlds' and outlooks as opposed to modern viewpoints and 'new worlds'. During this highly eventful period, according to the author, the Protestant Reformation, the conversion of the nobility to one of personal service to the monarch and the exploration of new lands across the Atlantic all were new worlds. The old worlds such as those of a strong independent feudal monarchy, the stability of the old religion and the certainty of an established landscape were all gone by the end of the period.

The text primarily concentrates on a political narrative of the times; it is laden with facts and events. Towards the start of the period, a chapter is spent on the social life of the common man and the social orders. Near the end of the book, there are diversions from the political narrative to cover the beginnings of colonization in North America and events in Ireland. A concluding chapter showcases Shakespeare and the literature at the close of Elizabeth's reign.

The book is both too much and too little to succeed in its goals. While presenting a strong narrative and displaying a wide knowledge of the facts, the work is short on context and analysis. Characters appear on the political stage with little introduction and the reader is left to his own devices to understand the motivations behind the actions. Personalities are often pithily described but without any additional background. Events are well chronicled but the need to cover so broad an area permits little depth. One bright spot is the coverage of Ireland, much more in-depth than is usually found in a British overview of the period.

New Worlds, Lost Worlds, leaves the reader understanding that there were many important events in during the Tudor years. What motivated the people, and how the events related to one another is less well presented. Readers who need to find out "Just the facts" will be very pleased with this book.

Great book, sometimes a little tedious.......2004-02-23

The book is a wonderful read. Though required for my course in early modern European history, I still enjoyed it. Everything appears to be historically accurate and cited properly (citations are at the end of the book). However, it appears that Bridgen seems to have a habit of repeating the point from her book over and over again in each chapter, which gets a little tedious. Nevertheless, it's a good book for anyone interested in English royalty.

makes history fun.......2003-09-25

Wow! This is a great history of one of the most exciting periods of english history. Brigden does a fantastic job integrating politics, religion, popular culture, discoveries and exploration and so on. She has a natural talent for compelling narrative and detailed description. Buy this book, and you won't be sorry!

Unfocused and Uninteresting.......2003-03-16

I was excited when I first picked up New Worlds, Lost Worlds, looking forward to reading about the Tudors, a dynasty I knew something but not a lot about. However, two pages into the author's prologue I began to have doubts. Brigdon provides a recitation of what her book is *not* about, without ever really telling us what the book *is* about - almost as if she is unsure herself. And the book itself seems aimless, endlessly wallowing in topics then meandering onto something else.

Brigdon's choices about what information to impart is also less than satisfying. For example, the book opens with Henry VII landing in South Wales. We are given precious little of Henry's background, however - pretty much nothing more than that he was born in Pembroke in 1457 and hid there thirteen years later. Nothing about what shaped him in exile, how he marshalled support for his return, what had brought Richard III to deposition. Instead, we are given a long-winded expose of the land Henry marched through on his way to Bosworth Field. Such is typical of the book, with such long meanderings that the reader feels as if he is wading through waist-high water, able to see the shore but unable to reach it. Far from being "vivid and stylish," as one reviewer has described it, Brigdon's prose seems all fluff and no substance.

Excellent, Wonderful.......2001-06-30

This is a superb history book, sometimes wonderful. The Tudors are one of the most deeply-researched and pored-over dynasties in English history, and it is easy to think we know the story and the actors all too well. Yet this book, written, as Brigden says, "with awe and excitement", is alight with enthusiasm, curiousity and passion on every page.

The things I liked especially included: the author's vivid and stylish prose, so far from the bland puddings of most history textbook; her ability to tell a great story, so that for once you are genuinely curious to turn the page and find out what happened; and the way the book is driven forward by the interlocking forces of politics and religion. History here is no grand impersonal scheme, nor is the 16th century either 'the start of the modern era' or 'the high road to the civil war' - but a tale of complexity and chance. It would all have ended very differently if Mary had a baby.

Some things I liked less, though...

1. Ireland, so fashionable in British historiography at the moment, is given a lot of space, perhaps disproportionately. Brigden is clearly not an Ireland expert, and these sections are some of the weakest. They lack the deep reading in primary texts that so colours the rest of the book, and to someone ignorant of Irish history I suspect this book will still leave them thinking it was all a blur of O'Neills and Kildares. Brigden also doesn't really connect the story either - she never convincingly argues that Ireland influenced English affairs, I think.

2. The absence of Wales. This a sad loss, since the Tudors had far more impact on Wales than perhaps any other dynasty, even forgetting their Welsh precedents. Henry VIII's acts of 1536 centralised and united Wales for the first time since Glendower, and far more decisively, while the Welsh Reformation is probably THE decisive event in Welsh history - an event that preserved the Welsh language and laid the basis for Welsh literacy. None of this is in Brigden's story.

3. Economic history is almost totally ignored - which is fine so far as it goes (who wants to read about agricultural prices anyway?), but leads to a perhaps more grievous omission: there is almost nothing here about the urban classes, rising in wealth and numbers, who did much to shape the religion and intellectual history of this period.

4. Some chapters are quite weak: I suspect where Brigden is either really out of her speciality, or just knows too much. "Family and Friends" reads like an edited version of a much longer piece, with all the bones and examples taken out, making it dry and dull. The chapter on the 'Governors and the Governed' is very weak, far too vague to be helpful and a lot of it is covered elsewhere in the book. The static picture it presents is also very misleading. The chapter on 'Elizabethan World Views' is unbelievably sketchy, and the chapter on the New World even more so. It is really the narrative chapters that drive this book, and make it worthwhile - the chapter on Henry VIII ('Imperium') is absolutely outstanding, for example, as is the one on Edward and Mary. These are the shining gems here.

5. Judging by the other two volumes, I think the editor of the Penguin History of Britain has instructed his authors not to discuss the historiography of their periods explicitly. You will strive in vain to find the name of a single historian in the text - apart from Thomas More and Francis Bacon. This is very refreshing, but conceals from the reader many of the foundations of Brigden's arguments - in fact, you could put away this book unaware that probably no period in the history of England or any other country has been as ferociously debated as this one. It would have been better, perhaps, for Brigden to have written her massive bibliography as a true essay, drawing out some of these debates.

6. Finally, perhaps unfairly, I'd like to have known a little more of Brigden's own opinion - what, at the end of it all, did she think was going on here? The problem with the new trend in historical writing such as this, that is reluctant to fit historical events into grand patterns, that emphasizes contingency over inevitability and events over process, is that it can leave the general reader with more questions than it answers. For many, surely for Brigden (and me!), the fascination of the past is more than enough to warrant study of it. But many will want more - and it is sad that a work of such breadth, intelligence, style and passion may still leave its readers asking where to fit the Tudors into the grand scheme of things...

Pad: The Guide to Ultra-Living
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The Authoritative Guide to Oddball Opulence and Cool Kitsch! (Not for Comformists!)

In order to have bad taste, you must first have very good taste.

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Great Coffee Table Book.....Yeeeaaaah Baby!

Pad: The Guide to Ultra-Living
Matt Maranian , and Jack Gould
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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You have a futon left over from college, some dingy end tables that Aunt Miller left you, and an apartment whose carpeting dates back to the Me Decade. The decorating magazines and TV shows never seem to talk to you. So what? With some attitude, know-how, and a lot of your own style, your place can be transformed into a fabulous Shangri-La, a swanky venue fit for living and entertaining well. Pad: The Guide to Ultra-Living is filled to bursting with hip, affordable projects for every room in the house and shows how to use basics like lighting, plants, mirrors, and paint to enhance even problem areas. Numerous testimonials from real people with real living spaces demonstrate how a little spaces demonstrate how a little spunk and individuality can overcome the limitations of the average urban dwelling. Offering a complete lifestyle package, Pad has instructions for building your own home bar, ideas for party themes and recipes--and even collateral hangover cures! This total living guide will have your place all spruced up--and the envy of guests--in no time.

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The Authoritative Guide to Oddball Opulence and Cool Kitsch! (Not for Comformists!).......2007-03-06

It just goes without saying that not everyone will appreciate this book the way its adherents do. But for those of us who "get it", "Pad" is an invaluable resource full of offbeat style, sumptuous photos, and (believe it or not), some generally sound decorating advice, including simple instructions on how to maximize mood through light placement, partitions, and furniture.

Equally indespensible to enthusiasts of cocktail culture are chapters detailing the do's and don'ts of hosting the perfect bash, pad style. Drink recipes, glassware guides, and even a chapter on must-buy mood music from the space-age and exotica genres help to make this book the be-all and end-all not just for design inspiration seekers, but for anyone who has even the most passing interest in the most Epicurian of lifestyles; that of the stylish, worldly bachelor (or bachelorette!).

From the Polynesian influenced and the ultra-modern, to the just plain wacky, "Pad" delivers quite possibly the best window yet into the sorely underappreciated artform of cool.

In order to have bad taste, you must first have very good taste........2005-07-06

If you can't name who said this or if this quote doesn't ring true for you, then this is not the book for you. If you like for magazines and books to dictate to you how you should decorate and you rely on over priced interior decorators to tell you what is "in" and what is "out"; then once again this is not the book for you.

If you like over the top decor, wild and groovy pads, and truly outrageous ideas then this might be the book for you. If you hate white and beige and instead long for jewel toned walls in ruby and sapphire or if your hankering for kitchen accesories steers clear of the latest and greatest and you want the retro styled toaster with that space age flair; then you should pick this book up. This book is for do it yourselfers who search flea markets for their next table or couch and who know that although the kitschy stuff you seek might be valuable to you, you should never pay too much for it!

This is not for the mild or the tame or the weak of heart. This is not for those who agonize over what cream to paint their walls. (And hey, if that style fits you then fine, it's just not for us.) This has become one of my bibles, a book full of inspirational ideas. You don't try to copy anything here, you just come here to be inspired. There are a few rooms I wasn't too keen about, but all the rest I really loved. And some rooms might not have suited my fancy, but I could usually find some element that appealed to me that I could bring into my own home. I've not tried any of the projects yet, but we do plan to incorporate some into our tiki room, the Vegas glam lounge or even the space room. Even if the projects may not be what you need, it gives you a starting point I believe to create your own projects.

Let's keep in mind that most interior decorators would die of shock walking into my house, but they don't live here, I do. I'm sure one look at my "electric voodoo kitchen" with it's electric swamp green walls and overload of crosses and Virgin Marys would send them running. (If you want to see it yourself, then check out Gothic Beauty Magazine Issue 17.) I love my Wonderland house built in 1961 and I see no reason to pay someone who doesn't understand my vision to come in and decorate for me.

You should decorate how you feel, and if the designs of what's out in today's magazines appeal to you, then that's great. As long as it's YOU. But this book is for those of us who want some spice in our decorating, for those of us who think pink flamingoes are art, for those of us who don't want to carefully tiptoe through their space but to LIVE in it full throttle. We don't take ourselves that seriously, we like to kick back with a drink and a good convesation, we live by our own ideals, not yours.

save $$$ and go retro.......2005-05-31

This book is great! I ran across it in a shop that sold some retro items, but the price was a bit high. When I found it here, I snagged it quick. If your "pad" has a retro motif, this guide is invaluable. Although much of the guide I have no use for whatsoever(it gets pretty far out), I found many of the ideas usefull, and cost-effective, as opposed to buying new items or getting ripped off at an antique store. A lot of these ideas are so unique, you would likely have to create them yourself, anyway.

oh my god!.......2005-03-12

i found this book thankfully before i moved to the seattle area. And was amazingly inspired by the ideasm projects, and houses that were in it (not to mention loved how most of the people lived in apartments). I made the birdcage hanging light i saw there and every person who sees it thinks it is totally awsome.

Great Coffee Table Book.....Yeeeaaaah Baby!.......2004-08-14

I was in the middle of remodeling my house and bought several different books to help inspire me. This book can be very useful if you're trying to get a feel for retro-modern, bachelor pad or lounge atmospheres. The photography is great and the author found some great examples to display in the book. You can spend a lot of time just going through the book and marveling at the pictures. This will also help to familiarize a beginner with many aspects of lounge culture.

On the down side, I would say that I only found a few of the project ideas useful or workable to any degree. There are some neat ideas but some people may find them rather difficult to execute.

I would recommend this book to someone looking for decorating inspiration or someone who just has an interest in pop culture and wants a nice conversation piece for the coffee table.

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