# The History of Magic Book by Chris Gosden

> A 512-page paperback history of magic by Chris Gosden, tracing it from the Ice Age to the present.

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## About this item

The History of Magic is a paperback history book for anyone curious about alchemy and witchcraft. Professor Chris Gosden describes magic as the idea that we have a connection with the universe, and traces it through human history from the Ice Age onwards.

The book is a 512-page paperback, 129 x 196 x 35 mm, published by Penguin Books Ltd on 20 May 2021. It covers the curses and charms of ancient Greek, Roman and Jewish magic, the shamanistic traditions of Eurasia, indigenous America and Africa, and the first known horoscope.

Across human history, magic has been a way of thinking about our connection with the universe. For anyone who practises witchcraft, or simply wants to know where those beliefs come from, this book sets them in a long story. Start with this paperback and follow magic from the Ice Age to today.

## Key facts

- 512-page paperback
- By Professor Chris Gosden
- From the Ice Age to the present
- Covers alchemy, witchcraft and shamanistic traditions
- Published by Penguin Books Ltd, 20 May 2021

## What's in the box

- 1 paperback copy of The History of Magic

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 512 |
| Size | 129 x 196 x 35 mm |
| Author | Chris Gosden |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Published | 20 May 2021 |
| ISBN | 9780241979662 |
| Subjects | Social & cultural history, History of ideas, History of science, Magic, spells & alchemy |

## Questions

### How many pages does The History of Magic have?

It has 512 pages in paperback, measuring 129 x 196 x 35 mm.

### Who wrote it?

Professor Chris Gosden wrote it. Penguin Books Ltd published it on 20 May 2021.

### What does the book cover?

From alchemy to witchcraft, it covers the curses and charms of ancient Greek, Roman and Jewish magic, shamanistic traditions and the first known horoscope.