Edward IV and the Alchemists Jonathan Hughes looks at the significance, in alchemical terms, of this reign, and what the King himself made of alchemical prophecy. Jonathan Hughes | Published in History Today Volume 52 Issue 8 August 2002 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. MedievalEnglandEdward IVMedicine & Disease Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy