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The Private Diary Of Dr. John Dee: And The Catalogue Of His Library Of Manuscripts, From The Original Manuscripts In The Ashmolean Museum At Oxford, A

The Private Diary Of Dr. John Dee: And The Catalogue Of His Library Of Manuscripts, From The Original Manuscripts In The Ashmolean Museum At Oxford, A

O. Halliwell-Phillipps, J.
John Dee

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ISBN10: 9354152910
ISBN13: 9789354152917
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 14 2020
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the hidden chambers of 16th century England, where the boundaries of science, mysticism, and scholarship were redrawn by extraordinary minds. The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee, paired with his remarkable catalogue of manuscripts, reveals the daily life and intellectual pursuits of one of the Elizabethan era's most enigmatic figures. Every page pulses with the spirit of Renaissance diaries, offering rare insight into the esoteric writings anthology that shaped the course of alchemy, occult knowledge, and hermetic philosophy. This volume is more than a historical manuscripts collection; it is a living testament to the fervour for discovery that defined Dr. Dee and his contemporaries, including the influence of Francis Bacon. Preserved from the original manuscripts held in the libraries of Oxford and Cambridge, these records illuminate the scholarly networks and secretive dialogues that fuelled both academic research and the quest for hidden truths. For scholars and historians, it is an indispensable academic research resource; for collectors and curious readers, a portal into the private world of a man whose impact still echoes through the corridors of Western thought. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you seek the roots of alchemy and mysticism or the intellectual ferment of Elizabethan England, Dr. Dee's diary and library catalogue offer a rare, unfiltered glimpse into a world where knowledge was power and secrecy was survival.

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