Explanations of a diverse range of physical phenomena raised astrology to a prominent place in the history of philosophy and science. This volume traces the development of astrology from the 5th through 15th centuries, with interpretations from a variety of literary sources that include medieval romances and the works of Chaucer. Unabridged republication of The Mediaeval Attitude Toward Astrology, Particularly in England, Yale University Press, New Haven, 1920. Index. Bibliography.
Atlantis, the Antediluvian World by Ignatius Donnelly Neither an occult book nor a work of fantasy, this 1882 classic offers an erudite blend of evidence from geologic, oceanographic, and anthropologic studies and remains a captivating work of and enthusiasm and imaginative thought. 128 illus. Introduction by E. F. Bleiler.
The History of Witchcraft and Demonology by Montague Summers This classic of esoterica, written by the field's foremost scholar, employs colorful, little-known anecdotes and historical accounts to explore witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, damnation, Satanism, and every variety of magic.
The Concise History of Freemasonry by Robert Freke Gould, Frederick J. W. Crowe This authoritative survey by a Masonic historian traces the development of "the Craft" from ancient to modern times, chronicling its spread throughout Europe, the Far East, Africa, and the Americas.
The Book of Werewolves by Sabine Baring-Gould With the shocking histories of 10 famous cases, this classic blends science, superstition, and fiction in the first serious academic study of lycanthropy and "blood-lust" written in English.
