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Magic and Superstition in Europe: A Concise History from Antiquity to the Present (Critical Issues in World and International Hi,Used
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The only comprehensive, singlevolume survey of magic available, this compelling book traces the history of magic, witchcraft, and superstitious practices such as popular spells or charms from antiquity to the present day. Focusing especially on Europe in the medieval and early modern eras, Michael Bailey also explores the ancient Near East, classical Greece and Rome, and the spread of magical systems_particularly modern witchcraft or Wicca_from Europe to the United States. He examines how magic and superstition have been defined in various historical eras and how these constructions have changed over time. He considers the ways in which specific categories of magic have been condemned, and how those identified as magicians or witches have been persecuted and prosecuted in various societies. Although conceptions of magic have changed over time, the author shows how magic has almost always served as a boundary marker separating socially acceptable actions from illicit ones, and more generally the known and understood from the unknown and occult.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Magic and Superstition in Europe'? A: The book provides a comprehensive survey of the history of magic, witchcraft, and superstitious practices, particularly in Europe from antiquity to the present day.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Magic and Superstition in Europe' is Michael D. Bailey.
- Q: What types of magical practices does the book cover? A: It covers a variety of magical practices, including popular spells, charms, and the evolution of magical systems such as modern witchcraft or Wicca.
- Q: What historical periods does the book examine? A: The book focuses on the medieval and early modern eras in Europe, as well as ancient Near Eastern, Greek, and Roman practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is a comprehensive single-volume survey that can serve as a resource for academic research on magic and superstition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the book's condition when purchased? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Magic and Superstition in Europe' published? A: The book was published on December 28, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book address the persecution of witches? A: Yes, it examines how individuals identified as magicians or witches have been persecuted and prosecuted throughout history.