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portada Cryptic: From Voynich to the Angel Diaries, the Story of the World's Mysterious Manuscripts
Type
Physical Book
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Language
English
Pages
352
Format
Hardcover
ISBN13
9780300266511

Cryptic: From Voynich to the Angel Diaries, the Story of the World's Mysterious Manuscripts

Garry J. Shaw (Author) · Yale University Press · Hardcover

Cryptic: From Voynich to the Angel Diaries, the Story of the World's Mysterious Manuscripts - Garry J. Shaw

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Synopsis "Cryptic: From Voynich to the Angel Diaries, the Story of the World's Mysterious Manuscripts"

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.

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