History of Magic Witchcraft and the Occult

DK, Suzannah Lipscomb, Suzannah Lipscomb

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Dorling Kindersley
04 August 2020

Literature: history & criticism; Religion & beliefs; Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought; Witchcraft; Magic, spells & alchemy; Witchcraft & Wicca; Magic; Witches & Wizards; Occult; Media Reference; Other Film, TV & Media

Series: DK A History of

A lavishly illustrated history of witchcraft, magic, and the occult - from Palaeolithic cave rituals to Wicca and modern paganism

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title.

A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television.

Providing readers with a balanced, and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fear of, and fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural.

The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, this wide-ranging volume explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones, mystical plants and potions such as mandrake, the presence of witchcraft in literature from Shakespeare's Macbeth to the Harry Potter series, and the ways in which magic has interacted with religion.

The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate you with its lavish illustrated, accessible entries, whether you are a believer or sceptic.

By: DK
Foreword by: Suzannah Lipscomb, Suzannah Lipscomb
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 263mm, Width: 218mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 1.403kg
ISBN: 9780241386118
ISBN 10: 024138611X
Series: DK A History of
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 04 August 2020
Recommended Age: From 11 years
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Sophie Page (consultant) is a history lecturer at University College London with a particular interest in medieval magic and astrology.