Alquimia : Historia de una ciencia secreta

What is alchemy? This seminal work, by one of the greatest and most renowned scholars on the subject, seeks to shed light on this secret science which, since the Middle Ages, had as its primary objective the creation of gold, while simultaneously aspiring to achieve an unusual and paradoxical union: that of technology and mysticism. Alchemy cannot, however, be reduced to the mere transmutation of metals, as it was, in its own right, a transcendental activity that influenced the origin and development of modern chemistry. With rigor and engaging style, this thought-provoking compendium invites us to discover, through meticulous study and solid documentation, one of the most unknown and enigmatic practices in the history of humankind.