Magic in the Middle Ages

Name: Magic in the Middle Ages
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ISBN: 9781107431829

ISBN-10: 1107431824

ISBN-13: 9781107431829

Edition: 2nd 2014

Authors: Richard Kieckhefer

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How was magic practised in medieval times? How did it relate to the diverse beliefs and practices that characterised this fascinating period? In Magic in the Middle Ages 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 that were used, the kinds of people who practised magic, and the reasoning behind their beliefs. In addition, he shows how magic served as a point of contact between the popular and elite classes, how the reality of magical beliefs is reflected in the fiction of medieval literature, and how the…

Book details

List price: $12.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 11/6/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English