The World Of The Witches
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light creasing on spine. Small stains on book block.
The World Of The Witches presents a comprehensive historical and anthropological examination of witchcraft across various cultures and eras. This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of beliefs, practices, and persecutions associated with witchcraft, from ancient folklore to early modern witch hunts. Baroja's meticulous research uncovers the social, psychological, and religious dimensions that shaped these phenomena. The author illustrates how different societies interpreted and reacted to perceived magical threats, offering a nuanced perspective on a complex subject. This authoritative volume details the enduring human fascination with the supernatural and its profound impact on history.
Author: Julio Caro Baroja
Format: Paperback
Published: 2001, PHOENIX PRESS
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light creasing on spine. Small stains on book block.
The World Of The Witches presents a comprehensive historical and anthropological examination of witchcraft across various cultures and eras. This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of beliefs, practices, and persecutions associated with witchcraft, from ancient folklore to early modern witch hunts. Baroja's meticulous research uncovers the social, psychological, and religious dimensions that shaped these phenomena. The author illustrates how different societies interpreted and reacted to perceived magical threats, offering a nuanced perspective on a complex subject. This authoritative volume details the enduring human fascination with the supernatural and its profound impact on history.