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Man Who Saw the Future: A Biography of William Lilly: the 17th-Century Astrologer Who Changed the Course of the English Civil War
Catherine Blackledge
In 17th-century England, renowned astrologer William Lilly charmed a war-torn nation with remarkably accurate forecasts that swayed battles and politics. His vivid insights not only popularized astrology but also reshaped power struggles and social dynamics in a turbulent era of change.
248 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | February 19, 2015 |
| ISBN13 | 9781780288000 |
| Publishers | Watkins Media Limited |
| Pages | 248 |
| Dimensions | 141 × 222 × 29 mm · 460 g |
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