For my latest talk I’ve been delving into the history of libraries. There are a few good modern books on… Read more Uncovering the Library
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Dee After Dee
John Dee died aged 81 in 1609, but his legend lived on. His son Arthur survived him and became a… Read more Dee After Dee
A Little Library on John Dee
For further reading on John Dee your first port of call should be the two recent biographies of Elizabeth’s favourite… Read more A Little Library on John Dee
Researching John Dee
In advance of my talks on that Elizabethan man of mystery, Doctor John Dee, I’ve been on a real adventure of… Read more Researching John Dee
John Dee – Scientist or Sorcerer?
This April, as part of Cityread London’s 2017 celebration of books I’ll be speaking about John Dee, Elizabeth I’s astrologer, and a character in this year’s featured novel “Prophecy” by S.J. Parris.
