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This study concerns the late Renaissance metaphysics of light in its adoption to a Paracelsian alchemical context by John Dee, Heinrich Khunrath, Michael Maier and Robert Fludd. Their alchemical theosophy is contextualised within Protestant reformism of the 1590s to 1620s, specifically that of Valentin Weigel and Johannes Arndt. This results in a re-assessment of the Rosicrucian movement which challenges the existing historiography and problematises the character of the movement. The volume includes fifty illustrations from alchemical treatises of the period, the emphasis being placed on Khunrath's Amphiteatrum Sapientiae Aeternae (1595-1609). In an innovative manner, the study investigates these images using analytical tools drawn from semiotics, structuralism and post-structuralism. This method yields an unusual interpretation of the geometry, optical diagrams and spatial structures employed in such alchemical engravings.

Would interest those concerned with intellectual history, Renaissance theology and religious movements, the history of hermeticism, occultism and alchemy, as well as Renaissance art and science.

The book guides you through the history, autors and doctrines behind alchemy in Islam. It is well written so easy to read. Obviously serious, as the whole Verdier collection is, it is intended probably more for scholars or informed readers.

If you are a fan or modeler of the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad,or just a narrow gauge enthusiast in general, this book is required reading and should be part of the essential ET&WNC book list. This volume covers the early locomotives used on the ET, with many great photos and drawings and loads of excellent material in regards to those early "iron horses" on the early history of the railroad. There is even a special section devoted to specifics on modeling these locomotives in various scales. Buy it!

An outstanding book, sophisticated and intellectual but absolutely charming. Definitely a solid approach to inspiring children. Kudos to Carolyn Spencer!

This book, which is a perfect gift a non-believer or believer, is a powerful, yet simple display of the various forms of God's immeasurable grace. I found this book a great source of encouragemt and a great lesson on the realms of God's grace. It really will open your eyes and help you to appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus.

I hated chemistry in Highschool and College. Later, when I needed to learn more about this subject this is the book I picked. Simply put, the best text on Chemistry I have ever seen, have read it twice and constantly refer to it!

The exhibit in Vienna was small but sensational (not in the "Sensation" sense). The curators really did a great job finding these works representative of 19th century painting. There are works by Church, Hassam, Sargent and more. The exhibit though small was quite overwhelming. It helps to have a catalogue that has scholarly readable articles that accompany the paintings.

"American Album" contains over 200 photos of every aspect of life in America from the late 19th Century to the early 20th Century. The selection ranges from staged portraits to shipyards to bustling cities to small towns and, finally, to Americans at work and play. These images will haunt you as you look into the face of a vanished America, but still see your own reflection looking back at you.

Well, my Mom wrote this book, so naturally I think it is the best. From what I have heard from others, it is generally considered to be the very best book out there on this topic, so you should, of course, buy it. Please buy it especially because my little sister is racking up considerable expenses due to her My Little Pony craze and my mom can use all the royalties she can get! Those ponies are PRICEY!

This is a terrific two-volume study of American foreign policy from the time of our founding.