A History Of Magic, Witchcraft, And The Occult - Suzannah Lipscomb

Explore the fascinating history of witchcraft, magic and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly gorgeously illustrated book.

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

The book offers readers 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, and explores the common human fear and fascination with spells, superstition and the supernatural.

A complete introduction to magic and the occult, this wide-ranging volume explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to Tarot and rune stones, mystical plants and herbs 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, A History of Magic, A History of Witchcraft and the Occult will fascinate and fascinate you with lavishly illustrated, accessible entries, Whether you're a believer or a skeptic.

The book is in English