Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0282289437 ISBN 13: 9780282289430
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of alchemy, examining its origins and key figures from ancient times to the late Middle Ages. Exploring the development of alchemical thought, theory, and practices, the author illuminates the field's role in the progress of science and technology. Delving into alchemy's complex web of spiritual beliefs, philosophical ideas, and metallurgical techniques, the text reveals how alchemists sought to transmute base metals into gold and create an elixir of life. The author deftly situates alchemy within the broader intellectual and cultural context, shedding light on its significant contributions to medicine, chemistry, and the quest for scientific understanding. Through a rich tapestry of historical sources, this comprehensive account unveils the enduring impact of alchemy on the evolution of science and human thought. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282289437 ISBN 13: 9780282289430
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282289437 ISBN 13: 9780282289430
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.