History'S Worst Predictions: And the People Who Made Them
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Author: Eric Chaline
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
History's Worst Predictions peels back the layers of history to expose the credulity and absurdity of humanity's prophetic utterances. Every aspect of human life - religion, politics, science, economy, culture and war - has provided material for the most far-fetched and inaccurate of predictions. Organised chronologically from Antiquity to modern times and beyond, chapters include: * The 'First' Second Coming: Saints Mark, Matthew, Luke and Paul * Plagiarist Prophet: Nostradamus * Historical Imperative: Karl Marx * Man of Peace: Neville Chamberlain * All Shook Up: Variety Magazine This beautifully illustrated, full-colour volume contains photographs and maps that bring each chapter to life, depicting the people and institutions responsible for some of the most infamous predictions in human history.
Author: Eric Chaline
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
History's Worst Predictions peels back the layers of history to expose the credulity and absurdity of humanity's prophetic utterances. Every aspect of human life - religion, politics, science, economy, culture and war - has provided material for the most far-fetched and inaccurate of predictions. Organised chronologically from Antiquity to modern times and beyond, chapters include: * The 'First' Second Coming: Saints Mark, Matthew, Luke and Paul * Plagiarist Prophet: Nostradamus * Historical Imperative: Karl Marx * Man of Peace: Neville Chamberlain * All Shook Up: Variety Magazine This beautifully illustrated, full-colour volume contains photographs and maps that bring each chapter to life, depicting the people and institutions responsible for some of the most infamous predictions in human history.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Eric Chaline
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
History's Worst Predictions peels back the layers of history to expose the credulity and absurdity of humanity's prophetic utterances. Every aspect of human life - religion, politics, science, economy, culture and war - has provided material for the most far-fetched and inaccurate of predictions. Organised chronologically from Antiquity to modern times and beyond, chapters include: * The 'First' Second Coming: Saints Mark, Matthew, Luke and Paul * Plagiarist Prophet: Nostradamus * Historical Imperative: Karl Marx * Man of Peace: Neville Chamberlain * All Shook Up: Variety Magazine This beautifully illustrated, full-colour volume contains photographs and maps that bring each chapter to life, depicting the people and institutions responsible for some of the most infamous predictions in human history.
Author: Eric Chaline
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
History's Worst Predictions peels back the layers of history to expose the credulity and absurdity of humanity's prophetic utterances. Every aspect of human life - religion, politics, science, economy, culture and war - has provided material for the most far-fetched and inaccurate of predictions. Organised chronologically from Antiquity to modern times and beyond, chapters include: * The 'First' Second Coming: Saints Mark, Matthew, Luke and Paul * Plagiarist Prophet: Nostradamus * Historical Imperative: Karl Marx * Man of Peace: Neville Chamberlain * All Shook Up: Variety Magazine This beautifully illustrated, full-colour volume contains photographs and maps that bring each chapter to life, depicting the people and institutions responsible for some of the most infamous predictions in human history.
History'S Worst Predictions: And the People Who Made Them
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