"The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee, and the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts" by John Dee, unveils the intimate world of a brilliant Elizabethan scholar through his personal diary and a detailed catalog of his vast manuscript collection. The narrative offers glimpses into Dr. Dee's multifaceted existence, showcasing his intellectual explorations, mystical leanings, and the intricacies of his social connections and relationships. It highlights his involvement with astrology, dreams, and interactions with important individuals, presenting a genuine portrayal of his ambitions, struggles, and the complexities he faced in his era, contrasting sharply with the conventional portrayals that existed before. The tone is exploratory, with diary entries that show Dr. Dee's observations and introspections, inviting curiosity into Dr. Dee's influential impact on the Renaissance intellectual world.
The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee, and the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts
By John Dee
Journey back in time to witness the hidden life of a renowned Renaissance man through his innermost thoughts and secret collections.
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About the AuthorJohn Dee was an English mathematician, astronomer, teacher, astrologer, occultist, and alchemist. He was the court astronomer for, and advisor to, Elizabeth I, and spent much of his time on alchemy, divination, and Hermetic philosophy. As an antiquarian, he had one of the largest libraries in England at the time. As a political advisor, he advocated the foundation of English colonies in the New World to form a "British Empire", a term he is credited with coining.
John Dee was an English mathematician, astronomer, teacher, astrologer, occultist, and alchemist. He was the court astronomer for, and advisor to, Elizabeth I, and spent much of his time on alchemy, divination, and Hermetic philosophy. As an antiquarian, he had one of the largest libraries in England at the time. As a political advisor, he advocated the foundation of English colonies in the New World to form a "British Empire", a term he is credited with coining.
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