Publisher's Synopsis
The English Magicians: Roger Bacon, Dr. John Dee And William Lilly is a book written by W. H. Davenport Adams that explores the lives and works of three influential English magicians from different periods in history. The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on one of the magicians: Roger Bacon, Dr. John Dee, and William Lilly.The first section of the book explores the life and work of Roger Bacon, a 13th-century philosopher, theologian, and scientist who is considered one of the most important figures in the development of modern science. The author delves into Bacon's contributions to the fields of optics, alchemy, and mathematics, as well as his controversial views on religion and politics.The second section of the book focuses on Dr. John Dee, a 16th-century mathematician, astronomer, and occultist who served as an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. The author discusses Dee's fascination with the supernatural, his experiments with crystal gazing and divination, and his involvement in the occult practices of his time.The final section of the book examines the life and work of William Lilly, a 17th-century astrologer and occultist who gained fame for his accurate predictions of historical events. The author explores Lilly's astrological theories, his use of horoscopes to predict the future, and his involvement in the political and religious conflicts of his time.Overall, The English Magicians: Roger Bacon, Dr. John Dee And William Lilly provides a fascinating look at the lives and works of three influential figures in the history of English magic and occultism. The book is well-researched and written in an engaging style that will appeal to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of science, religion, and the occult.THIS 182 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Witch, Warlock and Magician, by W. H. Davenport Adams. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766146715.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
