William Lilly's History Of His Life And Times

By William Lilly, Elias 1617-1692 Ashmole, Elias Ashmole

Book Overview

William Lilly's History Of His Life And Times is a book written by Elias Ashmole. It is a biography of William Lilly, a famous astrologer and occultist who lived in the 17th century. The book provides a detailed account of Lilly's life, from his childhood to his rise to fame as an astrologer and author. It also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the English Civil War and the Restoration. The book includes personal anecdotes and insights into Lilly's character, as well as his views on astrology and the occult. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of astrology and the occult, as well as the social and political history of the 17th century.THIS 174 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lives of Those Eminent Antiquaries Elias Ashmole and Mr. William Lilly, by Elias Ashmole. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104753.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425345077
• ISBN13: 9781425345075
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"