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The History of Magic From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present

Paperback • 2021 • English

The History of Magic From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present

By Chris Gosden

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A Telegraph Book of the Year A remarkable, unprecedented account of the role of magic in cultures both ancient and modern -- from the first known horoscope to the power of tattoos. 'Fascinating, original, excellent' Simon Sebag Montefiore ______________________ Three great strands of practice and belief run through human history: science, religion and magic. But magic - the idea that we have a connection with the universe - has developed a bad reputation. It has been with us for millennia -...Show more

Occult studies
Witchcraft
Fortune-telling and divination

Book details

ISBN

9780241979662

Publisher

National Geographic Books

Published year

2021

Language

English

Original title

The History of Magic From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present

Format

Paperback

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