The History of Magic by Chris Gosden

A Telegraph Book of the Year A remarkable unprecedented account of the role of magic in cultures both ancient and modern from the first known horoscope to the power of tattoos. Fascinating original excellent Simon Sebag Montefiore Three great strands of practice and belief run through human history science religion and magic. But magic the idea that we have a connection with the universe has developed a bad reputation. It has been with us for millennia from the curses and charms of anc Paperback softback