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Owen Davies
Witchcraft, magic and culture 1736–1951 [PDF ebook]

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Sampul Owen Davies: Witchcraft, magic and culture 1736–1951 (PDF)

The only serious study of witchcraft and magic from 1736 to 1951. Brings together matters ranging from upper class spiritualism to rural witchcraft in an exciting and intellectually stimulating way.
Essential reading for all social historians and all h. . . .

€27.99

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Introduction
1. Educated attitudes towards the popular belief in witchcraft and magic
2. Popular justice and witchcraft
3. The witch
4. Cunning-folk, astrologers, and fortune-tellers
5. Magic and medicine
6. Witchcraft, magic, literacy and literature
7. Cultural Change
Conclusion

Tentang Penulis

Owen Davies is a cultural historian who has published widely on the subject of witchcraft and magic.

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Bahasa Inggris ● Format PDF ● Halaman 352 ● ISBN 9781526184375 ● Ukuran file 61.3 MB ● Penerbit Manchester University Press ● Kota Manchester ● Negara GB ● Diterbitkan 2024 ● Diunduh 24 bulan ● Mata uang EUR ● ID 9470401 ● Perlindungan salinan Adobe DRM

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