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Nostradamus
Peter Lemesurier
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Description for Nostradamus
Hardcover. Interest in Nostradamus' prophecies has never been higher, with claims that he foretold recent events and worse to come. This translation offers a literary verse translation of all the original prophecies, identifying their historical sources and offering contemporary English translations. Num Pages: 512 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; HBT; VXFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 39. Weight in Grams: 860.
The predictions of Nostradamus have been continuously in print since his death and count, alongside the Bible, as one of the two best selling books in publishing history. Today, interest has never been higher, with claims that he foretold recent events and fears that even worse is to come. But prophecy is a tricky business at best, and much of what is claimed for Nostradamus is based on mistranslation, over-optimistic interpretation or corrupt texts. This translation by a professional linguist offers a literary verse translation of all the original prophecies and identifies their historical sources. It identifies the original omen ... Read more
The predictions of Nostradamus have been continuously in print since his death and count, alongside the Bible, as one of the two best selling books in publishing history. Today, interest has never been higher, with claims that he foretold recent events and fears that even worse is to come. But prophecy is a tricky business at best, and much of what is claimed for Nostradamus is based on mistranslation, over-optimistic interpretation or corrupt texts. This translation by a professional linguist offers a literary verse translation of all the original prophecies and identifies their historical sources. It identifies the original omen ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781903816486
SKU
V9781903816486
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Peter Lemesurier
Peter Lemesurier is widely recognised as the world authority on Nostradamus, and lives in Pembroke, Wales. He has written The Nostradamus Encyclopedia, recognised as the standard reference work on the subject. Nostradamus the Next 50 Years and Nostradamus in the 21st Century.
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