Description
A ground-breaking book which introduces the concept of 'service magic' while re-evaluating magic in medieval and early modern English society.
About the Author
Tabitha Stanmore is a research fellow at the University of Exeter. Love Spells and Lost Treasure (2022) is her first book.
Reviews
'This is an innovatively conceived, well researched, and engagingly written book. It marks an extremely important intervention in the field of magic studies and presents not just a remarkable set of conclusions but also a compelling model for others to follow.' Michael D. Bailey, Professor of History, Iowa State University
'The attention paid by the author to both magicians and clients is a strength of this volume. Her detailed discussion of popular practices - such as the use of clay balls, and of sieves balanced on shears - is very engaging.' Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History, University of Reading
Book Information
ISBN 9781009286701
Author Tabitha Stanmore
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 610g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 158mm * 20mm