The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. The book explores the history and philosophy of the Rosicrucian movement, a secret society that emerged in Europe in the 17th century. Waite delves into the origins of the movement, its teachings and practices, and the influence it had on Western esotericism. The book also discusses the various figures associated with the Rosicrucian movement, including Christian Rosenkreutz, the mythical founder of the society. Waite's writing is scholarly and detailed, drawing on a range of historical sources and esoteric texts. The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross is a fascinating exploration of one of the most mysterious and influential secret societies in Western history.Waite at his scholarly best, gives and account of the Rosicrucians from beginning to the present. Contents: Mythical Rosicrucian Precursors; Militia Crucifera Evangelica; Alchemists and Mystics; Symbolism of the Rose and Cross; Fama Fraternitatis; Confessio Fraternitatis; Chemical Nuptials; Authorship of the Chemical Nuptials; Development of Rosicrucian Literature; English Rosicrucianism; A Great German Alchemist (Michael Maier); Later Continental History; Awakening in England; German Rosicrucianism in the Eighteenth Century; Ritual and Masonic Period; Rosy and Golden Cross; Saint-Germain and Cagliostro; Fratres Lucis; Rosy Cross in Russia; English Rosicrucianism of the Nineteenth Century; A Modern Rosicrucian Order; A Kabalistic Order of the Rose-Croix; American Rosy Cross; Last Developments of the Mystery.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.