- Taschenbuch: 256 Seiten
- Verlag: Prometheus Books; Auflage: 0003 (1. März 1993)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0879758309
- ISBN-13: 978-0879758301
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,2 x 15,4 x 2,1 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (9 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 378.409 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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This 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.
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This 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.
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As the reviewers below note, anyone who has ever read a magazine article or watched a TV documentary about "the uncanny predictions of Nostradamus" should be handed a copy of this book. What's more, any library that stocks Nostradamus' quatrains or literature that credulously promotes him as a magical seer has a positive duty to set this book alongside them as a rational antidote. The evidence Randi sets forth devastates sixth centuries of myth, hype and propaganda surrounding Nostradamus' supposed prognosticatory gifts, and convincingly delineates him as the canny con artist he was.
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This book, more than anything else, is the reason I'm a skeptic. When I read this book in high school, I was still among that group of people commonly misabled as agnostics, who don't really accept supernatural/religous/paranormal reports, but for fear of social stigma or lack of information (usually some of both), can't bring themselves to outright rejection of said reports. Mr. Randi's book brought me off the fence and converted me to dyed-in-the-wool skepticism. One by one, the "prophecies" of Nostradamus are reviewed, showing their vagueness and applicability to more or less anything. He then demonstrates how Nostradamus's supporters claim success by carefully selecting and interpreting the seer's words. Also includes background on the life and times of Nostradamus. Should be required reading for anyone who still believes in prophecy.
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Aus den Unmengen der Buecher ueber Nostradamus ragt dieses weit empor. Der Autor ist den Spuren Nostradamus gefolgt und zu den Orginalschauplaetzen in Frankreich gereist, um Eindruecke aus erster Hand zu gewinnen. Mit Hilfe dieser Erkenntnisse gewinnt er ein Bild des historischen Nostradamus, welches wiele der Weissagungen verstaendlicher macht, die er im 2.Teil des Buches interpretiert. Da es sehr verstaendlich und fluessig geschrieben ist, sollte das Buch fuer jeden Nostradamus-Interessierten zur Pflichtlektuere werden. Sein Bild ueber Nostradamus wird nicht mehr das gleiche sein wie vorher...
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Nostradamus unmasked!
Randi proves to me once again what a true sceptic is. Instead of just believing common folklore Randi does research on the times and the area where Nostradamus lived, about... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 2. November 1999 von Ales Soudek
A very good book, exposing fraud spanning centuries
Life would undoubtedly be more interesting if we could predict the future, but unfortunately this is not the case. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 27. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
The facts behind the Nostradamus myth.
At last a highly interesting and well written real examination of the diehard Nostradamus myth. A must for everyone interested in the facts and the history behind the famous... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 20. Juli 1999 veröffentlicht
puts the prophets of doom into perspective
This book was thouroughly ejoyable to read and I recommend it especially to all those who get carried away with the forecasts of catastrophes and doom. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 15. Juli 1999 veröffentlicht
Randi should get the Nobel Prize!
James Randi's book is a brilliant expose of a man whose work is taken way too seriously. His research is extensive, his arguments persuasive. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 12. Juli 1999 von The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
An excellent book that debunks Nostradamus as a prophet.
Think you know Nostradamus? Think again. A great deal of research went into writing this book, and it shows. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 12. Januar 1998 veröffentlicht
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