Davies, Owen

Witchcraft, Magic and Culture, 1736-1951

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ISBN 13:: 9780719056567
author:: Davies, Owen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Manchester University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.7 x 1.9 cm
Genre:: Cultural Studies
Condition:: New
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Witchcraft, Magic and Culture in England and Wales from 1736 to 1951 This study explores the history of witchcraft and magic in England and Wales from the passing of the Witchcraft Act in 1736 to the Fraudulent Mediums Act in 1951. Owen Davies examines how these practices continued to influence people's thoughts and actions during a period when such beliefs were often seen as outdated. The book reveals that despite official attempts to eradicate witchcraft, magic and fortune-telling remained an integral part of everyday life for many people. Davies sheds new light on this fascinating period in British history, uncovering the ways in which these practices were intertwined with social, cultural and economic factors. By tracing the evolution of witchcraft and magic over more than a century, Davies provides a unique insight into the complexities of human belief and practice in modern Britain.

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