The Real History of the Rosicrucians

Professor Arthur Edward Waite

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Cosimo Classics
15 March 2007

Eclectic & esoteric religions & belief systems; Mysticism, magic & ritual

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Does the secret order known as the Rosicrucians even exist? Though fabled for centuries as clandestine movers and shakers of European and world events-alongside the Knights Templar and the Freemasons-evidence for its authenticity is shaky. But that doesn't mean that later organizations haven't claimed the name, or that libraries of words haven't been written about them. Waite, a preeminent 19th-century expert in esoterica, here surveys all the literature necessary for understanding the roots of the Rosicrucians, whether they are real or fantasy. This volume, first published in 1887, includes translations of the 17th-century German documents at the foundation of the story of the Rosicrucians as well as a comprehensive survey of literature about the Rosicrucians. Students of secret societies and European history and literature will be enthralled. American-born British occultist and author ARTHUR EDWARD WAITE (1857-1942) was co creator of the famous 1910 Rider-Waite Tarot deck. Among his numerous books are Book of Ceremonial Magic, The Holy Kabbalah, and New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry.

By: Professor Arthur Edward Waite
Imprint: Cosimo Classics
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9781602062344
ISBN 10: 160206234X
Pages: 456
Publication Date: 15 March 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active