Table of Contents

Introduction • 1. Ancient Magic • 2. Greek or Roman Magic • 3. Northern Magic • 4. Medieval Magic • 5. Renaissance Magic • 6. World of Magic • 7. Enlightenment Magic 8. The Magic Revival • 9. Modern Magic

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A complete history of the occult and magic around the world, from ancient to modern times, by the author of the bestselling Monsters

About the Author

Christopher Dell holds a degree in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute, London. He has written and edited many bestselling titles on art and visual culture, including Freemasonry, Mythology, Monsters and What Makes a Masterpiece?, all published by Thames & Hudson.

Reviews

'Handsomely assembled … an entertaining tour through this sprawling and tangled history' - Daily Telegraph

'Sumptuously illustrated … pithy text' - Sunday Telegraph

'A lively and fascinating history of all things cryptic, mystic and other-worldly' - We Make Money Not Art