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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, penned by the author in 1799, is a profound exploration of themes such as ambition, wealth, and immortality. It intertwines the search for the alchemical secrets of eternal life and boundless riches with the grandeur of 16th century France. In a time when political liberty was a rising aspiration, the author argues that the pursuit of these alchemical secrets eclipses the limited ambitions of the period, which he characterizes as fixated on personal wealth and the preservation of existing power structures. The protagonist's rich and thrilling narrative, rife with historical detail, gives life to the magnitude and allure of these objectives. By bringing to light the limitless potential and hidden depths of human ambition, this book transcends the boundaries of genre and offers a unique perspective on the nature of desire and the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330817421_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330817421
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330817421
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