The English Magicians: Roger Bacon, Dr. John Dee And William Lilly (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425456085)

""The English Magicians: Roger Bacon, Dr. John Dee And William Lilly"" is a non-fiction book written by W. H. Davenport Adams. The book explores the lives and works of three influential English magicians: Roger Bacon, Dr. John Dee, and William Lilly. The author provides a detailed account of their lives, their achievements, and their contributions to the world of magic and occultism. The book begins by introducing Roger Bacon, a medieval philosopher and scientist who was known for his contributions to natural philosophy, mathematics, and alchemy. The author delves into Bacon's life, his works, and his beliefs, and sheds light on his influence on later generations of magicians and occultists.The second part of the book focuses on Dr. John Dee, a prominent mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer of the Elizabethan era. The author explores Dee's life, his interests, and his contributions to the field of magic and occultism. The book also discusses Dee's famous partnership with Edward Kelley, a medium who claimed to communicate with angels.The final section of the book is dedicated to William Lilly, a 17th-century astrologer and magician who was known for his accurate predictions and his influential book ""Christian Astrology"". The author provides a detailed account of Lilly's life, his works, and his beliefs, and highlights his influence on the development of astrology and magic in England.Overall, ""The English Magicians: Roger Bacon, Dr. John Dee And William Lilly"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the lives and works of three influential English magicians. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of magic and occultism in England.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.

Author: W. H. Davenport Adams
ISBN-10: 1425456081
ISBN-13: 9781425456085
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.39d