Charles A. Ward is perhaps the best known of the academics who have endeavoured to explain the relevance of Nostradamus' prophecies.

In "Oracles of Nostradamus", first published in 1891, Ward marshals an impressive array of linguistic and historical facts to back up his position on these enigmatic predictions.

Charles Ward was a believer and once you've read his book you will be too. He is also a consummate stylist; his convoluted Victorian prose will leave many readers rubbing their eyes.