{"product_id":"a-history-of-magic-witchcraft-and-the-occult-esoteric-histories-9781465494290","title":"A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult (Esoteric Histories)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult (Esoteric Histories)\u003c\/strong\u003e by DK. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781465494290.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title.\n\nA 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 everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination, to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in modern literature, cinema, and television.\n\nIn this spell-binding book, you will find:\n\nA complete global history of the subject – from necromancy in the ancient world to European folk magic and witchcraft in the internet age More than 350 full-colour images combined with engaging, accessible text that brings the subject to life, with biographies of key figures Special features on everything from Chinese oracle bones and the Knights Templar to magic and witchcraft in literature and film, and mystical plants like mandrake and belladonna Glorious galleries of everything from talismans and poppets to crystals and Wiccan tools, and much more\n\nOffering a comprehensive and accessible overview 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, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural.\n\nThe most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate you in equal measure – whether you are a believer or a sceptic.\n\nThe Esoteric Histories series\n\nWith global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DK’s Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects – from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained – weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural; A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy; and A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945528684597,"sku":"ByrdShop_1465494294","price":34.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781465494290_67361340-1684-4e3c-aa59-05c38b29c19f.jpg?v=1778633734","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-history-of-magic-witchcraft-and-the-occult-esoteric-histories-9781465494290","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}