Count Cagliostro (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162875347)

Count Cagliostro is a historical novel written by Ralph Shirley. The book revolves around the life of an enigmatic figure named Count Cagliostro, who was a famous alchemist, healer, and mystic of the 18th century. The story is set in the backdrop of the French Revolution, and it follows Cagliostro's journey from his humble beginnings in Italy to his rise to fame in France.The novel explores the various facets of Cagliostro's life, including his involvement in the occult, his relationship with the royal family, and his eventual downfall at the hands of the French authorities. The book also sheds light on the political and social climate of the time, as well as the various intrigues and power struggles that characterized the era.Shirley's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he does an excellent job of bringing the characters and settings to life. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of history's most intriguing figures. Overall, Count Cagliostro is a must-read for anyone interested in history, mysticism, or the occult.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: New God and Other Essays, by Ralph Shirley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766138704.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.

Author: Ralph Shirley
ISBN-10: 1162875348
ISBN-13: 9781162875347
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.07d