A New History of Witchcraft by Jeffrey B Russell
An illustrated history of witchcraft. It includes an analysis of the importance of the Internet and films in the dissemination of witchcraft, and the potential tensions as a movement that was originally a closed, secretive cult becomes an open, recognized public religion.
'Good stuff … a useful classic updated for witchcraft aficionados' - Fortean Times
'Serious, well argued.. Russell’s book is rich, competently written and intelligently illustrated' - Sunday Times
'Disentangles semantic confusions and vulgar misconceptions, and traces traditions from the pagan world through the medieval heresy hunts and the witch crazes of the 16th and 17th centuries and to the present day' - Guardian
'Serious, well argued.. Russell’s book is rich, competently written and intelligently illustrated' - Sunday Times
'Disentangles semantic confusions and vulgar misconceptions, and traces traditions from the pagan world through the medieval heresy hunts and the witch crazes of the 16th and 17th centuries and to the present day' - Guardian
Jeffrey B. Russell is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Brooks Alexander is author of Witchcraft Goes Mainstream and has written numerous articles on witchcraft, neo-paganism and other new religious movements.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500286340 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500286345 |
| Title | A New History of Witchcraft |
| Author | Jeffrey B Russell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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