Besant: 174 books

Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901) was a novelist and historian from London. His sister-in-law was Annie Besant. In 1855, he was admitted to Christ's College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1859. He settled in London in 1867 and took the duties of Secretary to the Palestine Exploration Fund. In 1868...

5 works of Annie Besant British socialist, Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator (1847-1933) This ebook presents a collection of 5 works of Annie Besant. A dynamic table of contents allows you to jump directly to the work selected. Table of Contents: - 1885 - Autobiographical...

Annie Besant was a prominent British socialist, Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator and supporter of Irish and Indian self-rule. In 1890 Besant met Helena Blavatsky and over the next few years her interest in Theosophy grew while her interest in secular matters waned. She became...

Sir Walter Besant (14 August 1836 – 9 June 1901), was a novelist and historian. William Henry Besant was his brother, and another brother, Frank, was the husband of Annie Besant.A book full of intrigue and a lot of mystery. The work is enjoyable, fluent and the reader's interest focuses on the psychology...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Armorel of Lyonesse A Romance of To-day. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of The Orange Girl. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Walter Besant,...

QUESTO LIBRO È A LAYOUT FISSO In questo volume sono raccolti due titoli particolarmente esplicativi del pensiero di Annie Besant, figura di spicco nell’esoterismo inglese. Nel primo si tratta la teoria della Reincarnazione. Milioni di persone di ogni continente accettano questa legge...

This rare book comprises four lectures given by Besant on the meaning of Theosophy, first in relation to its being the Paravidya, of the Supreme Knowledge; secondly, its role as the Open Road to the Masters, the great teachers of Wisdom; thirdly, as the Root of all the great Religions; and tackled...

This text contains Annie Besant’s seminal treatise on consciousness. Chosen for its significant historical and education value, this fascinating exposition on consciousness will appeal to collectors of Besant’s work and constitutes a worthy addition to any discerning collection of Psychology literature....

Early Christianity held secrets equal to those of other great religions, says Annie Besant. Its first followers guarded them as priceless treasures. After an increasingly rigid hierarchy began to bury these truths in the early centuries A.D., they were known only to a few initiates, who communicated...

Because of her early work as a secular activist who labored tirelessly in support of activities like increasing women's access to birth control information, it surprised many of Annie Besant's friends and colleagues when she developed a strong interest in the esoteric spiritual practice known as Theosophy....

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Evolution of Life and Form - Four lectures delivered at the twenty-third anniversary - meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, 1898. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after...

Annie Besant is primarily remembered as the international president of the Theosophical Society. One of the most important aspects of her career were the years that she was a professional atheist, which has given her a place in history as a pioneer feminist. The Origins of Theosophy contains thirteen...

A progressive thinker and activist who advocated for women's rights and freedom of religion, Annie Besant's fate was forever altered when she took a trip to India in the late 1890s. Though the journey was intended as something of a spiritual quest, Besant became interested in the social and political...