Magic: Its History and Principle Rites (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425482619)

Magic: Its History And Principle Rites by Bouisson, Maurice is a comprehensive book that explores the history and principles of magic. The book delves into the origins of magic, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece. It then goes on to examine the different forms of magic that have been practiced throughout history, including divination, alchemy, and witchcraft.The author also explores the role of magic in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. He examines the ways in which magic has been used for both good and evil purposes, and how it has been perceived by different societies throughout history.In addition to its historical and cultural explorations, the book also examines the principles of magic itself. The author explains the various techniques and rituals used by magicians, as well as the underlying beliefs and philosophies that guide their practice.Overall, Magic: Its History And Principle Rites is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and principles of magic. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject, whether they are practitioners of magic themselves or simply curious about its history and cultural significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Maurice Bouisson
ISBN-10: 1425482619
ISBN-13: 9781425482619
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/23/2005
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d