Nostradamus and His Prophecies
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Overview
Complete, definitive study of the controversial French prophet: critical biography, historical background, and parallel texts in English and French of all the prophecies, most of the famous — and infamous — interpretations, and much more.A definitive French text and translation of all the prophecies, with notes and indexes, historical background, theories about how and why they were made, plus a critical biography of the seer, his will, letters, and more. Map, bibliographies, genealogies. 17 illustrations.
Synopsis
Complete, definitive study: biography, historical background, and parallel texts in English and French of all the prophecies, most of the famous — and infamous — interpretations, and much more.
Booknews
The prophecies of Nostradamus, written over 400 years ago and projecting almost 2,000 years from now, have fascinated people and provoked debate for centuries; many readers have become newly interested in the prophet at the turn of the millennium. This is the first complete, scholarly translation of the prophecies, providing a definitive study with parallel texts in French and English. The edition includes complete notes and indexes (subjects, geographical names, time specifications, etc.), a critical biography of Nostradamus, his will and personal letters, historical background for the prophecies, and a bibliography of materials on Nostradamus and his commentators. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)