Kiara, diamant écorché par le sang. Vol. 3

Hazel Diaz

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""The Lives of Those Eminent Antiquaries Elias Ashmole and Mr. William Lilly"" is a biographical work written by Elias Ashmole, detailing the lives of two prominent figures in the field of antiquarianism: Elias Ashmole himself and William Lilly. The book provides a detailed account of the lives, achievements, and contributions of both men, including their work in the study of history, archaeology, and astrology. Additionally, the book offers insight into the social, political, and cultural context of seventeenth century England. The author, Elias Ashmole, was a renowned collector and scholar, known for his contributions to the study of alchemy, astrology, and heraldry, as well as for his founding of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. William Lilly, on the other hand, was a well-known astrologer and author, best known for his work ""Christian Astrology"". Overall, ""The Lives of Those Eminent Antiquaries Elias Ashmole and Mr. William Lilly"" is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of antiquarianism and the intellectual and cultural climate of seventeenth century England.1774. Written by Themselves; Containing, First, William Lilly's History of His Life and Times, with Notes by Mr. Ashmole; Secondly, Lilly's Life and Death of Charles the First and Lastly, The Life of Elias Ashmole, Esquire By Way of Diary.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.

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