The magic circle of rudolf ii alchemy and astrology in renaissance prague hardcover august 22 2006 by peter marshall author 41 out of 5 stars 17 ratings. Rudolf ii habsburg heir holy roman emperor king of hungary germany and the romans is one of historys great characters and yet he remains largely an unknown figure his reign 1576 1612 roughly mirrored that of queen elizabeth i of england and while her famous court is widely recognized as a sixteenth century whos who rudolf s collection of mathematicians alchemi. The magic circle of rudolf ii alchemy and astrology in renaissance prague amazonin marshall peter books. The magic circle of rudolf ii alchemy and astrology in renaissance prague 1st edition by marshall peter 2006 hardcover peter marshall books amazonca. The magic circle of rudolf ii alchemy and astrology in renaissance prague user review not available book verdict neoplatonism hermeticism cabalism alchemy astrology all the magical arts of the late renaissance fascinated holy roman emperor rudolf ii who reigned from 1576 to 1612 english magus john dee read full review