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Further Details Title: The Oxford History of Witchcraft and Magic Condition: New ISBN-10: 0192884050 EAN: 9780192884053 ISBN: 9780192884053 Publisher: Oxford University Press Format: Paperback Release Date: 02/23/2023 Description: Histories you can trust. This 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 practices, the rise of the witch trials, and the depiction of the Devil-worshipping witch.The book also focuses on the more recent history of witchcraft and magic, from the Enlightenment to the present, exploring the rise of modern magic, the anthropology of magic around the globe, and finally the cinematic portrayal of witches and magicians, from The Wizard of Oz to Charmed and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 196mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 26mm Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality Topic: History Book Series: Oxford History of... Contributor: Owen Davies (Edited by) Author: Owen Davies Item Weight: 306g Release Year: 2023 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.