The Occult World
Author | : Christopher Partridge |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 1017 |
Release | : 2014-12-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317596752 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317596757 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Occult World written by Christopher Partridge and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 1017 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents students and scholars with a comprehensive overview of the fascinating world of the occult. It explores the history of Western occultism, from ancient and medieval sources via the Renaissance, right up to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and contemporary occultism. Written by a distinguished team of contributors, the essays consider key figures, beliefs and practices as well as popular culture.