Isaac Newton and the transmutation of alchemy : an alternate view of the scientific revolution / Philip Ashley Fanning.

  • Fanning, Philip Ashley, 1935-
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[2009], ©2009
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Publication/Creation

Berkeley, Calif. : North Atlantic Books, [2009], ©2009.

Physical description

xvi, 247 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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Contents

The christianization of alchemy -- John Dee puts alchemy on a new footing -- Dee's angelic mission -- Francis Bacon's mask -- The Rosicrucian furor -- Defeat and revival -- Alchemy divided -- Isaac Newton, alchemist -- The advent of modern science.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-233) and index.

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    History of Medicine
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  • 9781556437724
  • 1556437722