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Nostradamus
1503
1566
Nostradamus, Michael
Notredame, Michel de
Nostredame, Michel de
De Notredame, Michel
Nostradamus, Michel
Garencières, Theophilus
1610
1680
Garencieres, Theophilus
Garencières, Theophilus de
De Garencières, Theophilus
The true prophecies or prognostications of Michael Nostradamus, physician to Henry II. Francis II. and Charles IX. Kings of France, and one of the best astronomers that ever were.
A work full of curiosity and learning. Translated and commented by Theophilus de Garencieres, Doctor in Physick Colleg. Lond.
$aUnited Kingdom :$bThomas Ratcliffe and Nathaniel Thompson,$c1672.
Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Posner Memorial Collection.)
"The True Prophecies or Prognostications of Michael Nostradamus" is a collection of predictions and interpretations written in the mid-17th century, translated and annotated by Theophilus de Garencieres. The work explores the prophecies of Michel Nostradamus, a renowned figure in astrology and medicine, who is known for his mysterious and often cryptic verses foretelling significant historical events. This volume aims to clarify and provide context for those predictions, particularly concerning political and social changes in Europe. The opening of the work establishes a context for the author and his purpose in providing a translation of Nostradamus's prophecies. It discusses the challenges of translating the original French verses, which are filled with ambiguity and multiple meanings, reflecting on the historical context and scrutiny that Nostradamus faced in his lifetime. The translator emphasizes the significance of approaching these prophecies with caution, acknowledging their interpretative complexity and the inherent difficulties in ascribing specific meanings to them prior to their fulfillment. This introduction serves as an invitation for readers to engage with the text thoughtfully and to appreciate the blend of astrology, history, and literary artistry that characterizes Nostradamus's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Astrology -- Early works to 1800
Prophecies -- Early works to 1800
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