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The Writings Of Nostradamus: The Complete Prophecies For The Future, Past And Present: Including The Almanacs (edition 2008)

by Michel De Nostradamus

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"The mysterious quatrains of the sixteenth-century French astrologer Nostradamus have long proved captivating for their predictions. Nostradamus has been credited with anticipating the Great Fire of London, the rise of Adolf Hitler, and the September 11 terrorist attacks. Today, as the world grapples with financial meltdowns, global terrorism, and environmental disasters - as well as the Mayan prediction of the apocalypse on December 12, 2012 - his prophecies of doom have assumed heightened relevance. How has The Prophecies outlasted most books from the Renaissance? This edition considers its legacy in terms of the poetics of the quatrains, published here in a brilliant new translation and with introductory material and notes mapping the cultural, political, and historical forces that resonate throughout Nostradamus's epic, giving it its visionary power."--Publisher's website.… (more)
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If you try hard enough, each of these prophecies" is mere hallucination. How people could be stupid enough to believe them is beyond me." ( )
  ShelleyAlberta | Jun 4, 2016 |
Nostradamus wrote such enigmatic quatrains that it's anyone's guess what he meant. Then throw in a translator and who knows what he said? If you like to discover meaning in what could be meaningless, read this book. ( )
  JVioland | Jul 14, 2014 |
I think the predictions are silly, and the interpretations far-fetched; but some of the quatrains are spooky. So as a horror afficionado I enjoyed it! ( )
  Nandakishore_Varma | Sep 28, 2013 |
An odd, slim, little hardback volume. The title uses an incorrect word, "prophesies," and there is no editor, i.e. translator and annotator, indicated. There are creepy new agey illustrations. There is a brief biographical sketch, the complete translated texts of the Preface and Epistle, and a selection of prophecies from all ten centuries. The prophecies are in translation, the original is not given, and underneath each is a curt explanation in brackets. "The death of Franklin Roosevelt" for Q1.100, or "Leoni sees discovery of an ancient temple" for Q8.5. Hardly a great exegetical work! Still, it serves as a sort of index for the major interpretations of Roberts, Leoni, and the like, and a "greatest hits" of the prophecies. Mainly this is a primer, and, even though odd and dated, it is still better than the books by Mario Reading (or, for that matter, more truthful than those of Dolores Cannon). ( )
  tuckerresearch | Mar 17, 2010 |
A masterful collection of all extant Nostradamus prophecies. Hogue's interpretations of past events are thought-provoking and generally on, but his predictions for the future tend toward the liberal, neo-hippie line. For instance "King of Terror" is global warming, and Christianity is a stagnant religion that must be Easternized. I doubt the Judaeo-Christian Nostradamus, even if inclined to the occult, would have written about the inadequacies of Western civilization and Christianity. ( )
  tuckerresearch | Nov 9, 2009 |
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Cheetham, EricaTranslatormain authorsome editionsconfirmed
Amsterdam, Lee RobertsEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Halley, NedEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Hogue, JohnEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Introduction: In the autumn of 1939, soon after Germany had declared war on Europe, Frau Dr. Goebbels was lying in bed reading an obscure book on occult literature. It contained some predictions made by a certain Nostradamus, printed in 1568.
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"The mysterious quatrains of the sixteenth-century French astrologer Nostradamus have long proved captivating for their predictions. Nostradamus has been credited with anticipating the Great Fire of London, the rise of Adolf Hitler, and the September 11 terrorist attacks. Today, as the world grapples with financial meltdowns, global terrorism, and environmental disasters - as well as the Mayan prediction of the apocalypse on December 12, 2012 - his prophecies of doom have assumed heightened relevance. How has The Prophecies outlasted most books from the Renaissance? This edition considers its legacy in terms of the poetics of the quatrains, published here in a brilliant new translation and with introductory material and notes mapping the cultural, political, and historical forces that resonate throughout Nostradamus's epic, giving it its visionary power."--Publisher's website.

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"Le profezie di Nostradamus: con un saggio introduttivo di Esther Neumann" is an Italian book that contains the prophecies of the 16th-century French astrologer and physician Michel de Nostredame, better known as Nostradamus. The book also features an introductory essay by Esther Neumann, which provides context and analysis of Nostradamus' work.

Nostradamus is known for his prophecies, which were written in a cryptic and often obscure style. His predictions cover a wide range of topics, including natural disasters, political upheavals, and the rise and fall of various leaders and empires.

Many people have debated the accuracy and meaning of Nostradamus' prophecies, and some have claimed that they have predicted major historical events, such as the French Revolution and World War II. However, others have criticized the prophecies as being too vague and open to interpretation.

Regardless of their accuracy, Nostradamus' prophecies continue to fascinate and intrigue people around the world, and have inspired numerous books, documentaries, and other works of art.

Esther Neumann's introductory essay to "Le profezie di Nostradamus" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the historical and cultural significance of Nostradamus' work.

Neumann begins her essay by discussing the political and social context in which Nostradamus was writing. She notes that the 16th century was a time of great upheaval in Europe, marked by religious conflicts, wars, and political instability. In this context, Nostradamus' prophecies can be seen as a response to the anxieties and uncertainties of the time.

Neumann also explores the various sources and influences that shaped Nostradamus' thinking. She notes that he drew on a wide range of sources, including classical literature, biblical prophecy, and contemporary events. She also discusses the role that astrology played in Nostradamus' work, and the ways in which he used it to interpret and predict future events.

One of the key themes that Neumann explores in her essay is the literary and stylistic techniques that Nostradamus used in his prophecies. She notes that he wrote in a cryptic and often obscure style, using metaphor, allusion, and symbolism to convey his messages. She also discusses the ways in which his prophecies have been interpreted and misinterpreted over the centuries, and the controversies that have arisen around their accuracy and meaning.

Overall, Neumann's essay provides a rich and nuanced perspective on Nostradamus' work, and encourages readers to think critically about the nature of prophecy and its role in shaping our understanding of the world.

Nostradamus' prophecies are written in a cryptic and often obscure style, which has led to a wide range of interpretations over the centuries. Some of the most famous and controversial prophecies attributed to Nostradamus include:

"The great man will be struck down in the day by a thunderbolt, an evil deed foretold by the bearer of a petition. According to the prediction, another falls at night time. Conflict at Reims, London, and pestilence in Tuscany."
This prophecy has been interpreted by some as predicting the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and the death of his brother Robert Kennedy. Others have suggested that it may refer to other historical events, such as the French Revolution or the English Civil War.

"From the depths of the West of Europe, a young child will be born of poor people, he who by his tongue will seduce a great troop; his fame will increase towards the realm of the East."
This prophecy has been interpreted by some as predicting the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was born in Corsica and became famous for his military campaigns in the East.

"The blood of the just will be demanded of London, burnt by fire in the year '66. The ancient Lady will fall from her high place, many of the same sect will be killed."
This prophecy has been interpreted by some as predicting the Great Fire of London in 1666, which destroyed much of the city and led to the deaths of many people.

It is important to note that the accuracy and meaning of Nostradamus' prophecies are a matter of debate, and many scholars and historians are skeptical of their predictive power. Nevertheless, his prophecies continue to fascinate and intrigue people around the world, and have inspired numerous books, documentaries, and other works of art.
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