Witchcraft and the Black Art

This superb history of witchcraft brings lucidity and rational analysis to a captivating topic, shrouded in mystery. Using an array of historical records and a sober commitment to the facts, Wickwar examines the true causes behind our ancient fascination with the ‘Black Art’; how, through the ages, a potent mixture of fear and superstition was able to provoke acts of gruesome barbarity. 'Witchcraft and the Black Art' does away with sensationalism to provide a fresh, linear approach to the subject; a solid foundation for any general reader with an interest in one of the more sinister and bizarre chapters of our history. The Kindle edition of 'Witchcraft and the Black Art' includes 34 illustrations.