Witchcraft, Magic and Alchemy
by Emile Grillot de Givry
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From raising the dead to foretelling the future, this historical tour of the occult offers a captivating exploration of sorcery and ceremonial magic. Prepared by a noted French historian, it ventures into virtually all of the classical arts, with 375 rare black-and-white illustrations derived from paintings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and architecture.Reprint of the George Harrap and Company, London, 1931 edition.Tags
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Illustrated Anthology of Sorcery, Magic and Alchemy is a very interesting delve into the history of, and attitudes towards, the occult. The chapters dealing with magic and alchemy were interesting, but some parts were a little on the technical side, making them difficult to understand. The chapters dealing with sorcery were my favourites. They were intensely readable, written in simple layman's terms, without being dumbed down, and the content made fascinating reading. While much of this book is written from a Christian perspective, it is not so heavy-handed as to make it hard to ignore. I found this book extremely informative and insightful.
However, even if you have no interest in the subject matter, Illustrated Anthology of Sorcery, show more Magic and Alchemy is worth perusing just for the wonderful selection of illustrations included. There are over 300, many of the gorgeously intricate plates and artwork, most of them difficult, if not impossible for the average person to access. My only lament is that they are reproduced in black and white - I would have loved to view these beautiful pieces in colour!
This book is a must-read for anyone with even a passing interest in the occult, alchemy, history or art. show less
However, even if you have no interest in the subject matter, Illustrated Anthology of Sorcery, show more Magic and Alchemy is worth perusing just for the wonderful selection of illustrations included. There are over 300, many of the gorgeously intricate plates and artwork, most of them difficult, if not impossible for the average person to access. My only lament is that they are reproduced in black and white - I would have loved to view these beautiful pieces in colour!
This book is a must-read for anyone with even a passing interest in the occult, alchemy, history or art. show less
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- Original title
- Le Musee des Sorciers, Mages et Alchimistes
- Alternate titles
- Picture museum of sorcery, magic & alchemy; Witchcraft, Magic & Alchemy; A pictorial anthology of witchcraft, magic & alchemy; Illustrated Anthology of Sorcery, Magic and Alchemy
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- 1929
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- This book needs no explanatory introduction. Enough will be done in this way by pointing out that no work of this sort has hereto been attempted-a fact which at which at first sight may well seem incredible.
In the days before the period of scepticism which dawned brutally upon Europe about the beginning of the eighteenth century the history of the private life of all peoples is dominated by their awe of the invisible world and t... (show all)heir irrepressible inclination to adventure in it. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Which thou wilt do as I did it," adds Nicolas Valois, who succeeded as well as Flamel, "if thou wilt take pains to be what thou shouldest be - that is to say, pious, gentle, benign, chartable, and fearing God."
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