Dr. John Dee

Dr. John Dee by G. M. Hort is a biography of the famous 16th century English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and occultist, John Dee. The book explores Dee's life and career, including his early years as a scholar at Cambridge, his work as a scientific advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, and his later years spent pursuing his interests in alchemy and the occult. The author delves into Dee's numerous accomplishments, such as his development of the concept of the British Empire, his contributions to the field of navigation, and his pioneering work in cryptography. Additionally, the book examines Dee's complex personality and his struggles to balance his scientific pursuits with his spiritual beliefs. Overall, Dr. John Dee offers a comprehensive look at one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures of the Renaissance era.THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Three Famous Occultists, by G. M. Hort. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802866.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.