The Elixir and the Stone: A History of Magic and Alchemy: Tradition of Magic and Alchemy - Hardcover

Baigent, Michael; Leigh, Richard

 
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Synopsis

In a pioneering study Baigent and Leigh construct an alternative history of religion and thought which begins with the Hermeticism of first century Alexandria and describes its fascinating pathways through Europe over the ensuing centuries. Along the way there are marvellous tales ofindividuals, including the Elizabethan magician John Dee and the Franciscan friar and alchemist Roger Bacon.

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About the Author

Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh have written five books together including the international bestseller THE HOLY BLOOD AND THE HOLY GRAIL.

Michael Baigent (a New Zealander by birth) lives in Winchester and Richard Leigh (an American) lives innorth London.

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ISBN 10:  0099490021 ISBN 13:  9780099490029
Publisher: Arrow, 2005
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