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Beschreibung
An absorbing history of Europe’s nine most puzzling texts, including the biggest mystery of all: the Voynich Manuscript

Books can change the world. They can influence, entertain, transport, and enlighten. But across the centuries, authors have disguised their work with codes and ciphers, secret scripts and magical signs. What made these authors decide to keep their writings secret? What were they trying to hide?

Garry J. Shaw tells the stories of nine puzzling European texts. Shaw explores the unknown alphabet of the nun Hildegard of Bingen; the enciphered manuscripts of the prank-loving physician Giovanni Fontana; and the angel communications of the polymath John Dee. Along the way, we discover how the pioneers of science and medicine concealed their work, encounter demon magic and secret societies, and delve into the intricate symbolism of alchemists searching for the Philosopher’s Stone.

This highly enjoyable account takes readers on a fascinating journey through Europe’s most cryptic writings—and attempts to shed new light on the biggest mystery of all: the Voynich Manuscript.
An absorbing history of Europe’s nine most puzzling texts, including the biggest mystery of all: the Voynich Manuscript

Books can change the world. They can influence, entertain, transport, and enlighten. But across the centuries, authors have disguised their work with codes and ciphers, secret scripts and magical signs. What made these authors decide to keep their writings secret? What were they trying to hide?

Garry J. Shaw tells the stories of nine puzzling European texts. Shaw explores the unknown alphabet of the nun Hildegard of Bingen; the enciphered manuscripts of the prank-loving physician Giovanni Fontana; and the angel communications of the polymath John Dee. Along the way, we discover how the pioneers of science and medicine concealed their work, encounter demon magic and secret societies, and delve into the intricate symbolism of alchemists searching for the Philosopher’s Stone.

This highly enjoyable account takes readers on a fascinating journey through Europe’s most cryptic writings—and attempts to shed new light on the biggest mystery of all: the Voynich Manuscript.
Über den Autor
Garry J. Shaw is an author and journalist, covering archaeology, history, world heritage, exhibitions, and travel. He is the author of several books, including The Story of Tutankhamun and The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Jahrhundert: Mittelalter
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780300266511
ISBN-10: 0300266510
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Shaw, Garry J.
Hersteller: Yale University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Abbildungen: 24 color + 51 b-w illus.
Maße: 237 x 157 x 37 mm
Von/Mit: Garry J. Shaw
Erscheinungsdatum: 27.05.2025
Gewicht: 0,596 kg
Artikel-ID: 132633241