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Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Enlightenment (Routledge Studies in the History of Witchcraft, Demonology and Magic)

Michael R Lynn

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Description:Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Age of Enlightenment argues for the centrality of magical practices and ideas throughout the long eighteenth-century.Although the hunt for witches in Europe declined precipitously after 1650, and the intellectual justification for natural magic came under fire by 1700, belief in magic among the general population did not come to a sudden stop. The philosophes continued to take aim at magical practices, alongside religion, as examples of superstitions that an enlightened age needed to put behind them. In addition to a continuity of beliefs and practices, the eighteenth century also saw improvement and innovation in magical ideas, the understanding of ghosts, and attitudes toward witchcraft. The volume takes a broad geographical approach and includes essays focusing on Great Britain (England and Ireland), France, Germany, and Hungary. It also takes a wide approach to the subject and includes essays on astrology, alchemy, witchcraft, cunning folk, ghosts, treasure hunters, and purveyors of magic.With a broad chronological scope that ranges from the end of the seventeenth century into the early nineteenth century, this volume is useful for undergraduates, postgraduates, scholars as well as those with a general interest in magic, witchcraft, and spirits in the Enlightenment.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Enlightenment (Routledge Studies in the History of Witchcraft, Demonology and Magic). To get started finding Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Enlightenment (Routledge Studies in the History of Witchcraft, Demonology and Magic), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Age of Enlightenment argues for the centrality of magical practices and ideas throughout the long eighteenth-century.Although the hunt for witches in Europe declined precipitously after 1650, and the intellectual justification for natural magic came under fire by 1700, belief in magic among the general population did not come to a sudden stop. The philosophes continued to take aim at magical practices, alongside religion, as examples of superstitions that an enlightened age needed to put behind them. In addition to a continuity of beliefs and practices, the eighteenth century also saw improvement and innovation in magical ideas, the understanding of ghosts, and attitudes toward witchcraft. The volume takes a broad geographical approach and includes essays focusing on Great Britain (England and Ireland), France, Germany, and Hungary. It also takes a wide approach to the subject and includes essays on astrology, alchemy, witchcraft, cunning folk, ghosts, treasure hunters, and purveyors of magic.With a broad chronological scope that ranges from the end of the seventeenth century into the early nineteenth century, this volume is useful for undergraduates, postgraduates, scholars as well as those with a general interest in magic, witchcraft, and spirits in the Enlightenment.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Enlightenment (Routledge Studies in the History of Witchcraft, Demonology and Magic). To get started finding Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Enlightenment (Routledge Studies in the History of Witchcraft, Demonology and Magic), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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