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A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult

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ISBN 13:
9780241386118
author:
DK
format:
Hardback
publisher:
DK
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
26.1 x 21.6 centimetres (1.40 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£17.59

Description

Discover the captivating history of magic, witchcraft, and the occult 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 fascinating 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. This comprehensive account explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural, dispelling myths and revealing the complexities of magic and the occult. With over 500 full-colour images, special features, and quick-fact panels, the book brings the subject to life, examining topics such as oracle bones, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, as well as plants and potions like mandrake and belladonna.

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