Magic And Revolutions is a book written by Eliphas Levi, a renowned occultist and philosopher. In this book, Levi explores the connections between magical practices and political revolutions throughout history. He argues that magic and revolution are intimately linked, as both seek to disrupt existing power structures and create new ones.Levi draws on a wide range of historical examples to support his thesis, including the French Revolution, the American Revolution, and the various occult movements that emerged in the 19th ...
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Magic And Revolutions is a book written by Eliphas Levi, a renowned occultist and philosopher. In this book, Levi explores the connections between magical practices and political revolutions throughout history. He argues that magic and revolution are intimately linked, as both seek to disrupt existing power structures and create new ones.Levi draws on a wide range of historical examples to support his thesis, including the French Revolution, the American Revolution, and the various occult movements that emerged in the 19th century. He also delves into the teachings of various mystical and esoteric traditions, such as Kabbalah and Hermeticism, to explore the role of magic in these revolutionary movements.Throughout the book, Levi emphasizes the importance of spiritual and mystical practices in achieving political change. He argues that magic can be a powerful tool for those seeking to overthrow oppressive regimes and create a more just society. However, he also cautions against the dangers of using magic for selfish or destructive purposes.Overall, Magic And Revolutions offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the relationship between magic and politics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of revolutionary movements or the role of spirituality in social change.THIS 68 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of Magic: Including a Clear, and Precise Exposition of its Procedure, Rites and Mysteries, by Eliphas Levi. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594041.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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