{"product_id":"alchemy-during-the-first-half-of-the-16th-century-9781425373627","title":"Alchemy During The First Half Of The 16th-Century","description":"\"\"Alchemy During The First Half Of The 16th-Century\"\" is a book written by Lynn Thorndike that explores the history and development of alchemy during the early 1500s. The book delves into the theories, practices, and beliefs of alchemists during this time period, examining their attempts to transmute base metals into gold, create elixirs of immortality, and uncover the secrets of the universe. Thorndike provides a detailed analysis of the major figures in alchemy during the first half of the 16th century, including Paracelsus, Johannes Trithemius, and Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa. The book also explores the social and cultural context of alchemy during this time period, examining the role of alchemists in society and the impact of their ideas on the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution. Overall, \"\"Alchemy During The First Half Of The 16th-Century\"\" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most fascinating and mysterious subjects in history.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The History of Magic and Experimental Science Part 9, by Lynn Thorndike. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766143139.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lynn Thorndike\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/08\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781425373627\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44443950579827,"sku":"9781425373627","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_000e08ea-9273-4b10-bfd9-00140788c051.jpg?v=1773246350","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/alchemy-during-the-first-half-of-the-16th-century-9781425373627","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}