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_aLévi, Éliphas, _d1810-1875 |
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| 240 | 1 | 0 | _aHistoire de la magie. English |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe history of magic |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-02-13 | ||
| 508 | _aRichard Tonsing, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The History of Magic" by Éliphas Lévi is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the origins, developments, and key figures associated with magical practices throughout history, delving into ancient beliefs to modern interpretations. The text serves as a comprehensive examination of the philosophical and societal roles of magic, asserting its significance and distinguishing it from mere superstition or trickery. At the start of the work, the author discusses the distinction between true magic and the misconceptions surrounding it, emphasizing its profound ties to ancient wisdom and religious traditions. Éliphas Lévi critiques popular definitions of magic, proposing that it is a legitimate science grounded in nature and its laws. The opening sets a tone that encourages readers to examine the complexities of magical practices and their place in both nature and human understanding, suggesting that magic embodies a rich history that deserves careful study and recognition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: William Rider & Son, Limited, 1922 |
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| 653 | _aMagic -- History | ||
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_aWaite, Arthur Edward, _d1857-1942 |
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| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/historyofmagicin00lv | |
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