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A concise historical survey of witchcraft, demonology, astrology, alchemy, magic, and other mystical traditions across the centuries. The book traces how people in different periods have understood supernatural forces, hidden knowledge, ritual practices, and the relationship between humanity and the unknown. Historical events and cultural beliefs are placed alongside descriptions of influential traditions and practitioners. Accessible yet wide-ranging, it provides an excellent introduction to the development of Western magical and occult thought.