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Besold, Christoph
Explore a daring 17th-century intellectual cross-over that bridges the gap between Hermetic mysticism and the fiery origins of political resistance. Christoph Besold challenges the 'divine right' of kings, arguing that absolute power is often a mask for tyranny, while tracing the history of trial by ordeal and the world-changing inventions of typography and cannons.