The Way To Bliss And The History Of The Most Noble Order Of The Garter

The Way to Bliss and the History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter is a book written by Elias Ashmole. It is a comprehensive account of the history of the Order of the Garter, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious orders of chivalry in the world. The book traces the origins of the order from its founding by King Edward III in the 14th century to the present day. In addition to the history of the order, the book also explores Ashmole's personal philosophy on achieving happiness and spiritual enlightenment, which he believed could be attained through the practice of alchemy and astrology. The book provides a detailed description of these practices and their relationship to the order of the Garter.The Way to Bliss and the History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of chivalry, medieval culture, or the esoteric practices of alchemy and astrology. It is a valuable resource for scholars and historians, as well as anyone interested in the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and the Several Orders of Knighthood in Europe and The Way to Bliss: In Three Books.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.