The Man Who Saw the Future The Man Who Saw the Future The 17th-Century Astrologer Who Changed the Course of the English Civil War Catherine Blackledge Watkins2015Hardback244pp Illustrated215x133mm 9781780288000 Product Code: 507983 Details William Lilly (1602–1681) produced uncannily accurate forecasts about the country’s fortunes during the Civil War and predicted the Great Fire of Lond... DetailsBackDetailsWilliam Lilly (1602–1681) produced uncannily accurate forecasts about the country’s fortunes during the Civil War and predicted the Great Fire of London. Highlighting the links between prophecy and politics in a tumultuous age, this biography describes how Lilly rose from humble farming origins to become an astrologer consulted by both King and Parliament, how he produced his prophecies and evaded efforts to silence him, and how his almanacs and astrological guidebook influenced popular culture.Read MoreRead Less Last few!publ £16.99now £6.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesHistoryModern HistoryMind, Body & SpiritTagsAstrologyBiography