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A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult

Una historia ilustrada

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Foreword by Suzannah Lipscomb

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Foreword by Suzannah Lipscomb

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By DK
Foreword by Suzannah Lipscomb

By DK
Foreword by Suzannah Lipscomb

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Foreword by Suzannah Lipscomb

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Foreword by Suzannah Lipscomb

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By DK
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    About A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult

    See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book! 

    From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult!

    This reference book about magic is packed with:

       • Informative, engaging and accessible text and lavish illustrations 
       • Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar and magic at the movies, and “plants and potions” like mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail
       • Quick-fact panels that explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, use in spells, structures of religions and more

    This indispensable witchcraft book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition and the supernatural. It provides you 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.

    Expect the unexpected with A History Of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult. It will open your eyes to other worlds. Discover forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones. Explore 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.

    Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, this richly illustrated history book provides a fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft, magic and the occult.

    About A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult

    See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book! 

    From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult!

    This reference book about magic is packed with:

       • Informative, engaging and accessible text and lavish illustrations 
       • Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar and magic at the movies, and “plants and potions” like mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail
       • Quick-fact panels that explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, use in spells, structures of religions and more

    This indispensable witchcraft book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition and the supernatural. It provides you 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.

    Expect the unexpected with A History Of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult. It will open your eyes to other worlds. Discover forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones. Explore 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.

    Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, this richly illustrated history book provides a fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft, magic and the occult.

    About A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult

    See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book! 

    From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult!

    This reference book about magic is packed with:

       • Informative, engaging and accessible text and lavish illustrations 
       • Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar and magic at the movies, and “plants and potions” like mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail
       • Quick-fact panels that explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, use in spells, structures of religions and more

    This indispensable witchcraft book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition and the supernatural. It provides you 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.

    Expect the unexpected with A History Of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult. It will open your eyes to other worlds. Discover forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones. Explore 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.

    Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, this richly illustrated history book provides a fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft, magic and the occult.

    About A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult

    Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries and across the world in this stunningly audiobook.

    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 – 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 listeners with a comprehensive, 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, this audiobook explores the common human fear of, and fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural.

    The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, it 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 history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate you with its lavish, accessible entries, whether you are a believer or sceptic.

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    Aug 18, 2020 | 320 Pages | 8-3/8 x 10-1/16 | ISBN 9781465494290

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    “This book provides a fascinating overview of the history of magic, with some emphasis on witchcraft and the occult, presented in an easily browsed, highly visual format.” —Booklist

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