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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 intellecually stimulating way
Essential reading for all social historians and all h. . . .
Price: $29.95
Pages: 352
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Publication Date:
15 July 1999
ISBN: 9780719056567
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
General and world history, Social and cultural history, Witchcraft
Owen Davies is a cultural historian who has published widely on the subject of witchcraft and magic
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