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'Fortean Times'
"von Daniken's... rewriting of human history have had a profound influence
on both alternative archaeology and popular culture."
on both alternative archaeology and popular culture."
'Sunday Telegraph'
"A kind of archaeological Jimi Hendrix."
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although in the years following it's initial release, some of Von Daniken's theories have been proven to be somewhat spurious, much of the material in this book is both fascinating and valid. (And let's be honest, if somebody makes a lot of claims, some are going to be proved wrong at one point or another...)Chariots of the Gods explores the possible relationship of mankind's history with beings from other worlds. Was Jesus an astronaut? You may find the concept a little (or extremely) wacky, but read this book, and by the end, you'll be wondering. Absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in offbeat ideas, and almost as important to anyone else who needs to broaden their ideas of the world a little. However strange those ideas may be...
35 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Exploring archaeology and the existence of man, born from a race of beings long ago.
Well to me that sums up this book, which right or wrong does take an alternative look at our past, questioning how certain "relics" could exist, be built without aid of machinery or tools that we possess today or have yet to be invented.
Though an "old" book dating from the 60's and one of many different theory novels by author Erich Von Daniken, its
hard to put down once you start reading it thoroughly.
I thoroughly recommend this book as an alternative insight to religious fables of man's creation compared to what modern day science has taught us.
Since its original publishing, many aspects of the book have been proved wrong, but that still doesn't stop what is still a thought provoking read, intellectual, scientific but still enjoyable.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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As said in the title, it's an interesting read. I managed to read this in about a week (on the way to and from work), and I must admit, I was engrossed in it until the very end. Yes, his theories are far fetched, which, for me, in the end, were his downfall, but still, it put a different spin on things that you assumed were fact because of past, and so-called 'proven' theories.
The only gripe I have, he dismisses people who say his theories are far fetched, but in relation to the space-craft he says that crashed on earth, he says one theory is too far fetched, therefore dismisses it, tad hypocritical. (For all you interested, the theory that Daniken dismissed was that when a fireball hurtled across the sky of the Siberian Taiga, one man said that this could have been a direct result from the Krakatoa volcano eruption. This is due to the fact that this eruption sent out a large concentration of radio waves into space and the 'aliens' mistakenly took the radio waves for a signal from space, so directed a laser beam, which was far too strong, at the earth and when the beam his the earth's atmosphere high above Siberia, it had turned into matter, crashing into the surface of the earth).
The only gripe I have, he dismisses people who say his theories are far fetched, but in relation to the space-craft he says that crashed on earth, he says one theory is too far fetched, therefore dismisses it, tad hypocritical. (For all you interested, the theory that Daniken dismissed was that when a fireball hurtled across the sky of the Siberian Taiga, one man said that this could have been a direct result from the Krakatoa volcano eruption. This is due to the fact that this eruption sent out a large concentration of radio waves into space and the 'aliens' mistakenly took the radio waves for a signal from space, so directed a laser beam, which was far too strong, at the earth and when the beam his the earth's atmosphere high above Siberia, it had turned into matter, crashing into the surface of the earth).
Anyway, happy reading. If you're interested in learning a little bit on theories and seeing things in a different way, opening up new possibilities, get this book.
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bad translation
I recently bought a book from you; it arrived very soon and in good conditions but I'm sorry to say that it has a very bad translation into english. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Lina
No way did we evolve from apes
great book. Like everyone else that question things he was quickly dis credited and was daft enough to admit he embellished certain bits - silly mistake. Read more
Published 26 days ago by tonyt2012
Good product, timely arrival
A must read for all religious sceptics and agnostics. Don't misunderstand though, this should in no way shake the faith of believers in God, Allah or whatever, Von Daniken merely... Read more
Published 1 month ago by the merovingian
A wonderful read, even if a bit flawed
This was a wonderful read. I've always loved reading "alternative" science, just to see what crazy and far out ideas there are out there. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tor S. Thidesen
Still think there's a god?
I'm not a religious man, nor do I believe there are little green men cruising around the Universe. But after reading this book, someone with a truly objective approach to the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. A. Droulias
good entertainment
Have read this book 20 years ago in my native Hungarian, and i have to say that I enjoyed it in English too
Published 6 months ago by Szilard Paczer
Tiresome ravings of a nutter
I was prepared for some hokum when I picked up this book (it's been lying around the house for about 40 years), but I wasn't prepared for the crazy, cock-eyed zeal of a writer so... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Patrick Neylan
Chariots of the Gods review
An interesting book, far from new, but still worth looking at if you have ever wondered if there is any other intelligent life out there!
Published 7 months ago by Terrie
Excelle Book
Excellent read, gripping all the way through, mind blowing stuff. Thankfully there is somebody out there that asks the questions without a simple answer. Would recommend.
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Kay B. Shields
Hummm
I first read this book about 30 years ago and remember it having a massive impact, changing views completely . Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. Kate Ramsden
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