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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: 9354152368
ISBN13: 9789354152368
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 14 2020
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step inside the secret world of 16th century England, where the boundaries between science, mysticism, and forbidden knowledge blurred. The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee, paired with the Catalogue of His Library of Manuscripts, opens a rare window into the mind of one of the Renaissance's most enigmatic figures. Here, Dee's daily records and the detailed inventory of his legendary esoteric library invite readers to explore the crossroads of early modern Europe's occult studies, renaissance alchemy texts, and mystical writings. This landmark historical manuscripts collection, drawn from the original Ashmolean Museum manuscripts and the treasures of Trinity College Library, Cambridge, is indispensable for scholars and historians, as well as rare book enthusiasts and those passionate about John Dee studies. The diary offers an intimate glimpse into Dee's personal life and intellectual pursuits, while the catalogue stands as an invaluable occult studies reference, mapping the breadth of a library that shaped the course 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 for academic research or the sheer fascination of mystical writings exploration, this is more than a book; it is a portal to an era when knowledge itself was a quest for the extraordinary.

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