Download or read book History of Magic and Experimental Science (Vol. 1&2) written by Lynn Thorndike and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 1181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of Magic and Experimental Science is a two-volume study by Lynn Thorndike, American historian of medieval science and alchemy. The book covers a period from antique until the thirteen century. Thorndike writes about magic and science in medieval times with the goal of finding a historical truth. Table of Contents: Volume 1: Book I. The Roman Empire Book II. Early Christian Thought Book III. The Early Middle Ages Volume 2: Book IV. The Twelfth Century Book V. The Thirteenth Century