The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic (Davies Owen)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic (Davies Owen)(Paperback)

This richly illustrated history provides a readable and fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft and magic. Telling the story from the dawn of writing in the ancient world to the globally successful Harry Potter films, the authors explore a wide range of magical beliefs and

History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult (DK)(Pevná vazba)

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

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre (Brown John Russell)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, an authoritative and lavishly illustrated new history, celebrates the stage's greatest achievements over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international, multicultural drama in the late twentieth century, and from Sophocles and

Occult, Witchcraft and Magic: An Illustrated History (Dell Christopher)(Pevná vazba)

From the days of the earliest Paleolithic cave rituals, magic has gripped the imagination. Magic and magicians appear in early Babylonian texts, the Bible, Judaism, and Islam. Secret words, spells, and incantations lie at the heart of nearly every mythological tradition. But for every genuine magus

A History of Magic and Witchcraft: Sabbats, Satan and Superstitions in the West (Timbers Frances)(Paperback)

Broomsticks and cauldrons, familiars and spells: magic and witchcraft conjures a vivid picture in our modern-day imagination. While much of our understanding is rooted in superstition and myth, the history of magic and witchcraft offers a window into the past. It illuminates the lives of ordinary

The Oxford Illustrated History of Ancient Egypt (Shaw Ian)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Ancient Egypt is the only book available providing detailed historical coverage of Egypt from the early Stone Age to its incorporation into the Roman Empire. The lively essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of the distinctive

Magic: A Very Short Introduction (Davies Owen)(Paperback)

Magic is a much-used term with a complex and controversial history. As a concept and a practice, it has attracted the attention of theologians, anthropologists, psychologists, sociologists, artists, and historians over the centuries. This Very Short Introduction explains why. Magic has been defined

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science (Rhys Morus Iwan)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both the East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean

The Oxford Illustrated History of the Reformation (Marshall Peter)(Paperback)

Witchcraft: A Handbook of Magic Spells and Potions (Greywolf Anastasia)(Pevná vazba)

Tap into the magic all around you with Witchcraft, an illustrated guide to ancient potions, spells, chants, rituals, and incantations from around the world. Learn how to form a spirit circle with coven members, what instruments you need for your craft, special conjurations for each day of the week,

Grimoires: A History of Magic Books (Davies Owen)(Paperback)

No books have been more feared than grimoires, and no books have been more valued and revered. In Grimoires: A History of Magic Books, Owen Davies illuminates the many fascinating forms these recondite books have taken and exactly what these books held. At their most benign, these repositories of

The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain (Morgan Kenneth O.)(Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated volume tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Edited by esteemed historian Kenneth O. Morgan, this informative volume illuminates the political, social, economic, and cultural

History of Magic - From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present (Gosden Chris)(Paperback / softback)

Witchcraft and Black Magic [Illustrated Edition] (Summers Montague)(Paperback)

2014 Reprint of 1946 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Intriguing, thoroughly researched volume provides expert historical view of demonology and the occult, drawing information from the Bible, literary classics, personal memoirs,

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Witchcraft & Practical Magic (Greenwood Susan & Airie Raje)(Paperback / softback)

A historical and anthropological study and practical guide to contemporary white magic, with 950

Witchcraft Out of the Shadows: A Complete History (Ruickbie Leo)(Paperback)

This history of witchcraft traces its origins from ancient Greece to the present day and its development into the modern religion of Wicca. The author explores the ideas we have about witchcraft and how today it has been transformed into one of the most radical and fastest growing

The Occult I Ching: The Secret Language of Serpents (D'Aoust Maja)(Paperback)

An illustrated guide to the occult history, serpent magic, and practical application of the I Ching - Reveals how the sacred language of the original eight trigrams of the I Ching was discovered by a wisdom serpent known as Fu Xi - Explores how the I Ching formed the basis of the earliest Taoist

Miracles of Our Own Making: A History of Paganism (Williams Liz)(Paperback)

A bewitching and authoritative historical overview of magic in the British Isles, from the ancient peoples of Britain to the rich and cosmopolitan landscape of contemporary paganism. 'An absolute must for anyone interested in the development of paganism in the modern world. I cannot recommend this

Oxford Illustrated History of the World(Paperback / softback)

Imagine the planet, as if from an immense distance of time and space, as a galactic observer might see it--with the kind of objectivity that we, who are enmeshed in our history, can t attain. The Oxford Illustrated History of the World encompasses the whole span of human history. It brings together

Green Witchcraft: The Manual (Moura Ann)(Paperback)

Green Witchcraft is at the core of earth magic, the Witchcraft of the Natural Witch, the Kitchen Witch, and the Cottage Witch. It is herbal, attuned to nature, and the foundation upon which any Craft tradition may be built. In this manual, hereditary Witch Ann Moura presents the Craft as a course

The Cambridge Illustrated History of Warfare (Parker Geoffrey)(Paperback)

The new edition of The Cambridge Illustrated History of Warfare, written and updated by a team of nine distinguished military historians, examines how war was waged by Western powers across a sweeping timeframe, beginning with classical Greece and Rome, moving through the Middle Ages and the early

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine (Jackson Mark)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine celebrates the richness and variety of medical history around the world. In recent decades, the history of medicine has emerged as a rich and mature sub-discipline within history, but the strength of the field has not precluded vigorous debates about

History of Witchcraft: Sorcerers, Heretics, & Pagans (Russell Jeffrey B.)(Paperback)

For nearly thirty years, Jeffrey B. Russell's authoritative book has been the one illustrated history to which anyone interested in this subject could turn with confidence. Now, in collaboration with Brooks Alexander, who has himself conducted innovative research in the field, this classic book has

European Magic and Witchcraft: A Reader (Rampton Martha)(Paperback)

Magic, witches, and demons have drawn interest and fear throughout human history. In this comprehensive primary source reader, Martha Rampton traces the history of our fascination with magic and witchcraft from the first through to the seventeenth century. In over 80 readings presented