Book Reviews | The Golden One

Icelandic Magic by Stephen E. Flowers

Posted on December 22, 2021

I have read Icelandic Magic: Practical Secrets of the Northern Grimoires by Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D, and I can straight away recommend it for anyone interested in esoteric matters.At around 100 pages it is a rather quick read. It is also written in an easier language than many other esoteric books, making it a good […]

The Agni and The Ecstasy by Steven J. Rosen

Posted on December 9, 2021

I have read The Agni and The Ecstasy by Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa). The book consists of a collection of essays discussing Hinduism – to be more precise topics related to Vaishnava and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) – more commonly known as the Hare Krishna movement. As I mentioned in Podcast Episode […]

Conquerors – How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire

Posted on July 23, 2021

I have read Conquerors – How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire by Roger Crowley. First and foremost, I can definitely recommend the book. It is well-written and exciting. Below are some interesting insights I thought to share. I recommend reading this article prior to (or after) listening to Podcast Episode 12. The Greatest Glory […]

Sun and Steel – Yukio Mishima

Posted on June 23, 2021

I have read Yukio Mishima’s classic, Sun and Steel. Below are some interesting insights I found in the book. This is the first book by Mishima I read, and thus, these are only my first impressions of his writings. Should I read more of his books, I might return to the subject with a deeper […]