Overview

""Mythology and ancient esoteric beliefs are finally found in cutting-edge science.""--Rick Rubin, bestselling author of The Creative Act From the author of the global bestseller The Secret History of the World comes an epic new history of the relationship between spiritual belief and cutting-edge science. Includes beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout. A sweeping, character-driven history of mysticism and its influence on modern science--from nuclear physics to the latest AI--Mark Booth shows how scientists have walked a line between genius, madness, and ancient mystical ideas to create a picture of the universe which is deeply mysterious and unexpectedly spiritual. The Secret History of the Universe is pure intellectual entertainment, full of dark drama, humorous anecdotes, and wild ideas. Readers will embark on an exhilarating journey in the company of some of the greatest minds of our age--from Marie Curie to Alan Turing--toward a deeper understanding of our place in the cosmos. The result of many years of research and deep conversations with prominent academics in the field, The Secret History of the Universe aims to illustrate a broader cultural perspective, how it can help us to understand the implications of the new science, and how it impacts the psyche and our philosophy of life.

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""Maddening, challenging, provoking and inspiring. Beautifully written. My mind is on fire with argument and wonder."" -- ""Anne Rice, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Interview with a Vampire, on The Secret History of the World"" ""An encyclopedic, lavishly illustrated attempt to discern an alternative-belief system in the broad diversity of ancient paganism and mystical offshoots of the major faiths...Authentically mind-boggling."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews on The Secret History of the World"" ""An entire library's worth of scholarship [in] a single volume."" -- ""San Francisco Gate on The Secret History of the World"" ""Booth's history incorporates so many disparate philosophies...His universe is full of bizarre theories, entertaining primarily for their weirdness."" -- ""Publishers Weekly on The Secret History of the World"" ""Dan Brown's non-fiction source for The Lost Symbol might well be Mark Booth's The Secret History of the World."" -- ""Daily Express"" ""Mythology and ancient esoteric beliefs are finally found in cutting edge science."" -- ""Rick Rubin, bestselling author of The Creative Act"" ""The 'Dancing Wu-Li Masters' of the 21st century."" -- ""Professor Jordan Gibbings"" ""The most controversial book of the year."" -- ""Daily Mail on The Secret History of the World"" ""The startling revelations that form the core of this book show the world as deeply strange and mysterious, filled with secrets and codes, with humanity at the heart of a grand cosmic riddle."" -- ""Graham Hancock, author of Fingerprints of the Gods, on The Secret History of the World""

Author Information

Mark Booth is a British author and publisher best known for his international and New York Times bestselling work The Secret History of the World, which has sold more than 650,000 copies in English, and continues to sell. A graduate of Oxford, Booth brings decades of experience in publishing and a deep personal interest in mysticism, philosophy, and the occult to his writing. Booth has appeared on international media and podcasts, and his work continues to inspire discussion among seekers, skeptics, and scholars alike. He lives in London and is currently developing new projects that further explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern thought.

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