Over the last 500 years, Nostradamus and his obscure yet compelling prophecies, have cast a spell over generations of reader. This biography of Nostradamus is published to coincide with the 500th anniversary of his birth in 1503.

Over the last 500 years, Nostradamus and his obscure yet compelling prophecies, have cast a spell over generations of reader. The first full biography of Nostradamus, this will be published to coincide with the 500th anniversary of his birth in 1503. Sales Handles: Michel de Nostradamus, the 16th-century French doctor, is one of the best -known historical figures of the last millennium, and certainly one of the most controversial. In this new millennium, the time is ripe for a reassessment of the man and his myth. The relevance of his prophecies continues to spark debate, particularly since teh tragic events of September 11 and developments in world politics since then. John Hogue's Nostradamus: The New Millennium sold 11,000 copies sold in the first five months of publication, reaching number one in the Amazon charts. There will be huge media and public interest in Nostradamus at the time of the 500th anniversary of his birth, with which publication would coincide. Hogue reveals secrets previously unavailable in English, having translated them from the original Ancient French. Audience: People with an interest in Nostradamus and history in general. Fans of the Celestine Prophecy and other books in that field. Competition: Peter Lemesurier, Erika Cheetham