Dr. John Dee: Elizabethan Mystic and Astrologer - Paperback

Dr. John Dee: Elizabethan Mystic and Astrologer is a comprehensive biography of the famous 16th-century English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and alchemist, Dr. John Dee. Written by G. M. Hort, the book explores the life and work of Dee, who was a prominent figure in the court of Queen Elizabeth I and a respected scholar of his time. The book covers Dee's early life and education, his travels throughout Europe, his involvement in politics and espionage, and his work as a consultant to Queen Elizabeth I. Dee's contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and astrology are also discussed in detail, as are his experiments with alchemy and his interest in the occult. Hort draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Dee's personal journals and letters, to paint a vivid portrait of this fascinating historical figure. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand Dee's work and ideas. Overall, Dr. John Dee: Elizabethan Mystic and Astrologer is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, mathematics, and the occult, as well as those interested in the Elizabethan era and the court of Queen Elizabeth I.A hard-to-find biography of the gifted spiritualist and Rosicrucian, Dr. John Dee.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.