Aleister Crowley and the temptation of politics
Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) is one of the most famous and significant authors in the history of western esotericism. Crowley has been long ignored by scholars of religion whilst the stories of magical and sexual practice which circulate about him continue to attract popular interest. ""Al...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Durham
Acumen
2014
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| In: | Year: 2014 |
| Reviews: | Aleister Crowley and the Temptation of Politics (2015) (Nilsson, Johan)
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Crowley, Aleister (1875-1947)
B Electronic books B Occultists (Great Britain) Biography |
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| Summary: | Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) is one of the most famous and significant authors in the history of western esotericism. Crowley has been long ignored by scholars of religion whilst the stories of magical and sexual practice which circulate about him continue to attract popular interest. ""Aleister Crowley and the Temptation of Politics"" looks at the man behind the myth - by setting him firmly within the politics of his time - and the development of his ideas through his extensive and extraordinarily varied writings. Crowley was a rationalist, sympathetic to the values of the Enlightenment, but |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1844656950 |