Drawing on the art of alchemy this fascinating book discusses the background & evolution of the Mappa Mundi from Egypt via Greece. At its heart is a global Schema, based on the 4 humours, which shows the dynamic axis or axes along which a person's energies can be projected and suppressed. The author ( well-known principal of the Devon School ) demonstrates how it is possible to take and lay out a case so that the direction underlying the expression of a disease energy is addressed. This process may well enable you, the homoeopath, to turn the golden key to release the patient's Simillimum! Refers to Sankaran's pioneering work with the Kingdoms. The presentation is very clear - with full axis maps illustrating cases and general discussion - and mini maps of some 192 remedies. The text is well laid-out and the style very lucid - expressing with clarity the depth to this rich ancient doctrine - enabling you to apply its wisdom with your own understanding to your present day homoeopathic practice. (Text contains a pull-out, A4 size, colour-illustated chart of the Mappa Mundi). Highly recommended.