9780521785761-0521785766-Magic in the Middle Ages (Canto)

Magic in the Middle Ages (Canto)

ISBN-13: 9780521785761
ISBN-10: 0521785766
Edition: 2nd
Author: Richard Kieckhefer
Publication date: 2000
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: Paperback 240 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780521785761
ISBN-10: 0521785766
Edition: 2nd
Author: Richard Kieckhefer
Publication date: 2000
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: Paperback 240 pages

Summary

Magic in the Middle Ages (Canto) (ISBN-13: 9780521785761 and ISBN-10: 0521785766), written by authors Richard Kieckhefer, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2000. With an overall rating of 4.3 stars, it's a notable title among other European History (Historical Study & Educational Resources, Magic Studies, Occult & Paranormal) books. You can easily purchase or rent Magic in the Middle Ages (Canto) (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used European History books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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How was magic practiced in medieval times? How did it relate to the diverse beliefs and practices that characterized this fascinating period? Richard Kieckhefer surveys the growth and development of magic in medieval times. He examines its relation to religion, science, philosophy, art, literature and politics before introducing us to the different types of magic, the kinds of people who practiced magic, and the reasoning behind their beliefs. This book places magic at the crossroads of medieval culture, shedding light on many other aspects of life in the Middle Ages.

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