The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts Barbara Heller

The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts Barbara HellerA fascinating and highly original history of medieval magic told through twenty key illuminated manuscripts Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In

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