# Compendium of the Occult Hardback Book

> Compendium of the Occult is a hardback occult history book with 300 colour illustrations, from ancient Egypt to the Golden Dawn, for the curious.

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## About this item

This hardback occult history book takes you from ancient Egypt to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in 19th-century London. It suits anyone curious about the occult, from first-timers to seasoned readers.

Its sections cover ancient origins, divination, ritual and rites, charms and talismans, curses and hexes, and secret societies and sites of significance. Each is packed with original manuscripts, sacred symbols and ritual objects, with excerpts from historical texts. Expert commentary explores the meaning of 'occult', occultism versus magic, and the history of demonology. It runs to 256 pages with 300 colour illustrations and measures 252 x 199 x 26 mm.

Curses and hexes, charms and talismans and secret societies make a fascinating gift for a curious friend, a birthday or Halloween. Start Compendium of the Occult with ancient Egypt, then follow the story to the Golden Dawn.

## Key facts

- Hardback, 256 pages
- 300 colour illustrations
- Original manuscripts, sacred symbols and ritual objects
- Covers occultism, magic, divination and secret societies

## What's in the box

- 1 hardback book, Compendium of the Occult by Liz Williams

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Author | Liz Williams |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 256 |
| Illustrations | 300, in colour |
| Size | 252 x 199 x 26 mm |
| Subject | Mysticism, magic & ritual |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Published | 23 Jan 2025 |
| ISBN | 9780500028148 |

## Questions

### How big is the book?

It measures 252 x 199 x 26 mm and has 256 pages, with 300 colour illustrations.

### What topics does it cover?

Its sections cover ancient origins, divination, ritual and rites, charms and talismans, curses and hexes, and secret societies and sites of significance.

### Who wrote it?

Liz Williams wrote it, and Thames & Hudson published it on 23 Jan 2025.