The Mask of Nostradamus
of James Randi
Description
Nostradamus finally meets his match - internationally famous magician and debunker of New Age quackery - James Randi!The Mask of Nostradamus is the first in-depth biography of this intriguing sixteenth-century astrologer and physician whose book of prophecies, The Centuries, is claimed by many to have foretold the Great Fire of London, the French Revolution, the rise of Hitler, and other crucial historical events. In his superb study of Nostradamus' life and times, Randi shows the extent to which contemporary beliefs in magic and astrology adulterated sixteenth-century science, and how Nostradamus used his skills as a physician and poet to become a cherished counselor to the courts of Europe. Finally, Randi exposes some of the tricks used by Nostradamus to make his prophecies seem authentic, and the rationalizations of his predictions by his followers through the centuries.Four hundred years after his death, Nostradamus continues to fascinate us. This is the first serious exploration of this complex figure whose fame still echoes in our own time.
Gender
Main Characters
Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 265 pages
- Publisher Prometheus Books
- Publication Date March 1st 1993
- First Publication 11/06/90
- Language English
- ISBN 9780879758301
- Edition Not informed
- Category Non-Fiction
- Scenario []
Rate this work
🔒 Log in to evaluate this book.
Share your opinion with other readers. Your feedback is very important!
AI-Powered Recommendations
Based on your reading of "The Mask of Nostradamus", our dual AI algorithms suggest these titles. ⚡ FAISS Baseline 🧠 PyTorch Enhanced
Top Picks For You
🎯 Smart Selection
Trilogía de Auschwitz: Si esto es un hombre / La tregua / Los hundidos y los salvados
by Primo Levi
Hostage to the Devil: The Possession and Exorcism of Five Contemporary Americans
by Malachi Martin
The Source Field Investigations: The Hidden Science and Lost Civilizations Behind the 2012 Prophecies
by David Wilcock
How do we choose these recommendations?
Similar Style Recommendations
Books with similar themes, authors, and writing styles to what you're reading now.
Smart AI Matches
Our advanced AI finds books you might love based on deeper patterns and reader preferences.
FAISS Baseline
Fast & Reliable
The Writings Of Nostradamus: The Complete Prophecies For The Future, Past And Present: Including The Almanacs
Nostradamus
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
Flim-Flam!: Psychics, ESP, Unicorns, and Other Delusions
James Randi, Isaac Asimov (Introduction)
