Reviews for History Of The Reign Of Ferdinand And Isabella The Catholic, Volume 1

The average rating for History Of The Reign Of Ferdinand And Isabella The Catholic, Volume 1 based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-09-02 00:00:00 Dimitrios Papakyriakopoulos I found this primary source amazing. Written by astrologer William Lilly in the 17th century for his friend Elias Ashmole--yes, that Ashmole, and printed in 1715. It's an autobiography, and not as difficult to read as many of the other 17C documents I've come across. A great insight into the 17C life of a young man and the different paths one could take in that time, as well as a first-hand look into an astrologer's experiences. Highly recommend this for anyone researching the time or the man. The digitized/scanned archived copy through the Library of Congress was easier to read than the Kindle version they offer for download.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-09-27 00:00:00 Stephen Kubacki Lilly's autobiography is a fascinating piece. He was probably the most respected astrologer of his time in England, and this book just tells the stories of his many adventures and misadventures as an astrologer during the British civil war. The best part of the book are some hidden remarks about astrology and magic that serve as a window to a completely hidden side of Lilly, that of a pious adept of the magical arts who regards astrology as the higher mysteries.