Alchemy and alchemists / Sean Martin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martin, Sean.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alchemy.

Alchemists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Harpenden : Pocket Essentials, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

<DIV>Alchemy has traditionally been viewed as 'the history of an error', an example of medieval gullibility and greed, in which alchemists tried to turn lead into gold, create fabulous wealth and find the elixir of life. But alchemy has also been described as 'the mightiest secret that a man can possess', and it obsessed the likes of Isaac Newton, Robert Boyle, and many of the founders of modern science. This book explores the history of the so-called Royal Art, from its mysterious beginnings in Egypt and China, through the Hellenistic world and the early years of Islam and into mediaeval Euro

Contents:

Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Contents; Introduction ; 1: Basic Ideas and Themes ; 2: Alchemy in the West ; 3: Alchemy in the East ; 4: Modern Alchemy ; 5: The Golden Chain ; Suggestions for Further Reading ; Index ; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-84243-537-X

1-84243-538-8

OCLC:

829461408