{"product_id":"the-history-of-magic-paperback-9781108025621","title":"The History of Magic (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108025621","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe History of Magic\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis History of Magic (1844) by Joseph Ennemoser, a noted German practitioner of magnetism was translated into English in 1854.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoseph Ennemoser (Author), Mary Howitt (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108025621, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 January 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e530 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 3 x 14 cm, 0.67 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eJoseph Ennemoser (1787–1854) was an Tyrolean doctor and scientist, noted for his use of magnetism and hypnosis. He was a forerunner of Freud in his belief in the connection between the mind and physical health, and his interest in psychology led to investigations into the paranormal. He became well known for his presentations about magic, delusions and apparently supernatural occurrences. He suggested that most of these phenomena appeared miraculous only because of a lack of understanding of the laws of nature. The History of Magic was published in Leipzig in 1844, and translated into English in 1854 by William Howitt, a leading Spiritualist writer. Volume 2 examines Germanic and medieval magic. Ennemoser attempts to show how animal magnetism has been partially understood throughout history, and relates it to scientific knowledge. The editor, Mary Howitt, has added a collection of accounts of supernatural events which illustrate the topics discussed.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e4. Of magic in mythology\u003cbr\u003e 5. The magic of the Germans\u003cbr\u003e 6. Mystic doctrines, and endeavours after a philosophical elucidation of the magic of the middle ages\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Apparitions\u003cbr\u003e Haunted houses\u003cbr\u003e Dreams\u003cbr\u003e Second sight\u003cbr\u003e Trance and somnambulism\u003cbr\u003e Ecstasy\u003cbr\u003e Prediction\u003cbr\u003e Divination\u003cbr\u003e Witchcraft\u003cbr\u003e Vampires\u003cbr\u003e Amulets and charms\u003cbr\u003e Narcotics\u003cbr\u003e Fairies\u003cbr\u003e Spiritual manifestations.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of ideas [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20ideas%20%5BJFCX%5D%22\"\u003eJFCX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266007879960,"sku":"9781108025621","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108025621i_64ada930-b4e5-44b0-9815-c360cfcc76e7.jpg?v=1694873370","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-history-of-magic-paperback-9781108025621","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}