What is the correct reading order for this series?

The volumes are arranged thematically rather than chronologically. You may start with Origins of the Witches' Sabbath or Hazards of the Dark Arts to establish foundational context before moving to specific case studies.

Do I need to read the previous books first?

No, each volume stands alone as a distinct study. You can read The Child Witches of Olague or The Magic of Rogues independently without prior knowledge of other titles in the collection.

What specific topics does this series cover?

The series covers medieval advice for princes, Tudor necromancy, early modern witch trials, and legal treatises. It includes works by Kieckhefer, Homza, Klaassen, Bailey, and Gow regarding historical magical practices.

Reading order & editions

Magic in History Sourcebooks: Medieval Witchcraft Studies

6 books in the catalog · Penn State University Press

The Arras Witch Treatises: Johannes Tinctor's Invectives Contre La Secte de Vauderie and the Recollectio Casus, Status Et Condicionis Valdensium Ydolatrar Gow, Andrew Colin

Origins of the Witches' Sabbath Bailey, Michael D

The Magic of Rogues: Necromancers in Early Tudor England Klaassen, Frank

Hazards of the Dark Arts: Advice for Medieval Princes on Witchcraft and Magic Kieckhefer, Richard

Series authors

Writers represented in Magic in History Sourcebooks

A short note on each author and their books in this series.

Lu Ann Homza

2 books in the series

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Richard Kieckhefer

1 book in the series

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Michael D Bailey

1 book in the series

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Series reading order: Magic in History Sourcebooks

The Magic in History Sourcebooks provide scholarly examinations of magical practices and witchcraft accusations within European history. The volumes focus on specific periods, legal frameworks, and social phenomena related to the occult. Readers will find studies on medieval princes, Tudor necromancers, and the origins of the witches' sabbath. The collection includes translations of important treatises and historical accounts of specific cases. These works are intended for those interested in the academic study of esoteric history rather than practical magic. Each volume contributes to a broader understanding of how magic was perceived and regulated in past societies.