The Prophecies of Nostradamus in Historical Order - Softcover

Nostradamus was a French physician and astrologer who lived in the sixteenth century. He left, for later generations, a series of predictions regarding the fate of Europe and the world. But, unlike the later simple Cassandras, Nostradamus wrote in cryptic, allegorical verse. Deciphering the messages in his quatrains requires a clear understanding of world history and the ability to dismantle the symbolism with which Nostradamus has couched his prophecies.
This, indeed, is what makes Mr. Erickstad's work so remarkable. He first sorts, selects, and categorizes the prophecies into historical periods that are familiar to the reader. He then offers his interpretation of each, supporting his ideas by citing particular historical events. It is the juxtaposition of Nostradamus's prophecies with political reality that makes this book so totally captivating. This scholarly combination proves to be more than merely entertaining; peering into the destiny of mankind can be profoundly disturbing.

H. G. B. Erickstad was founder, chairman, and managing director of Tamaki Ferries Ltd.