An exploration of Germany's inner history from prehistory to the present. No country is richer in occult and esoteric traditions than Germany. In this magical journey through the inner history of Deutschland, Christopher McIntosh explores many of these traditions from prehistory to the 21st century.

He analyzes Germany's long-standing magical tradition, studying numerous prehistoric sacred sites that indicate a nearly forgotten ancient shamanic cultural heritage. He examines the survival and revival of the old pre-Christian gods in tradition, customs, and practices, as well as magic.

He acknowledges Germany's rich and multidimensional spiritual heritage, investigating Christian mysticism and theosophy through figures such as Meister Eckhart, Hildegard von Bingen, and Jakob Boehme. He also examines the Rosicrucians, who have their roots in Germany, as well as other secret societies that flourished in this country, such as the specialized Freemasonry, Fraternitas Saturni, and the Golden and Rosy Cross.

The subject is the Church's opposition to the old gods and pagan beliefs, as well as the periods of the fiercest suppression that sparked the emergence of immortal poets, philosophers, theologians, artists, and mystics. He examines the distinctive forms of astrology, alchemy, and Kabbalah in Germany, as well as the esoteric influences that Romanticism had.

He explores the more recent centuries, including the Nordic revival of the 19th century and the influence of Theosophy and the movements it spawned, such as Steiner's Anthroposophy. He examines the 20th-century inner traditions, focusing on the work of neo-Nordic occultists and esoteric writers such as Meyrink and Hesse. He examines certain occult aspects of the Third Reich, which led to resistance against occultism. He also sheds light on contemporary occult practices and the revival of neoproschwisdom.

Highlighting both the bright and dark sides of occult Germany, the author shows how this country has always been a melting pot where inner ideas thrive, disperse, are condemned, and praised, leaving a lasting imprint.

Pages: 264, Year of Publication: 0509, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm