Books published by publisher Ldn, Blandford

Geoffrey Ashe addresses areas of confusion about the famous seer Nostradamus, clearing away the extravagant claims of some of his interpreters, and scrutinizing anew his genuinely impressive predictions. Ashe reappraises others as well, such as the twelfth-century abbot Joachim of Fiore, whose visions of spiritual and social change have affected ideologies ever since.

Royalty, warriors, deities, giants, monsters, and wizards of Celtic myth and legend join forces. Travel to enchanted islands, battlefields, standing stones, bustling cities, and other intriguing sites. Hundreds of entries illuminate the culture. Each entry includes a detailed definition, its origin, alternate spellings, and extensive cross-referencing. Fascinating information is provided on both well-known characters, such as King Arthur, St. Patrick, and Jack the Giant-Killer, as well as lesser-known individuals.