John Dee - Essential Readings

Informationen zum Autor Gerald Suster Klappentext Although revered in his own time! John Dee (1527-1608) was until recently regarded as an isolated crank on the margins of Tudor history. This anthology of Dee's writings illustrates his diverse interests and his central position in the history of Renaissance thought and the development of Western Magic. Dee's celebrated Preface to Euclid is included along with selections from his Spiritual Diaries and letters to other mystics and royals. In addition to Hermetic and Cabalistic philosophy! mathematics! astronomy! astrology! and navigation are also covered. Zusammenfassung Although revered in his own time! John Dee (1527-1608) was until recently regarded as an isolated crank on the margins of Tudor history. This anthology of Dee's writings illustrates his diverse interests and his central position in the history of Renaissance thought and the development of Western Magic. Dee's celebrated Preface to Euclid is included along with selections from his Spiritual Diaries and letters to other mystics and royals. In addition to Hermetic and Cabalistic philosophy! mathematics! astronomy! astrology! and navigation are also covered.

Product details

• Authors: John Dee, Gerald Suster
• Assisted by: Gerald Suster (Editor)
• Publisher: NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.08.2003
• EAN: 9781556434723
• ISBN: 978-1-55643-472-3
• No. of pages: 168
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 215 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Western Esoteric Masters; Western Esoteric Masters
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies