Reading order & editions

Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic

19 books in the catalog · Palgrave MacMillan

Series authors

Writers represented in Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic

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

Series reading order: Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic

  1. 1 Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland (2008) Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland (2008) · 2007 $149.00 View →
  2. 2 The Realities of Witchcraft and Popular Magic in Early Modern Europe: Culture, Cognition, and Everyday Life (2008) The Realities of Witchcraft and Popular Magic in Early Modern Europe: Culture, Cognition, and Everyday Life (2008) · 2008 $169.00 View →
  3. 3 The Realities of Witchcraft and Popular Magic in Early Modern Europe: Culture, Cognition, and Everyday Life (2008) The Realities of Witchcraft and Popular Magic in Early Modern Europe: Culture, Cognition, and Everyday Life (2008) · 2008 $169.00 View →
  4. 4 Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland (2008) Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland (2008) · 2008 $149.00 View →
  5. 5 Man as Witch: Male Witches in Central Europe (2009) Man as Witch: Male Witches in Central Europe (2009) · 2009 $169.00 View →
  6. 6 Witchcraft and Masculinities in Early Modern Europe (2009) Witchcraft and Masculinities in Early Modern Europe (2009) · 2009 $159.99 View →
  7. 7 Demons of Urban Reform: Early European Witch Trials and Criminal Justice, 1430-1530 (2011) Demons of Urban Reform: Early European Witch Trials and Criminal Justice, 1430-1530 (2011) · 2011 $159.99 View →
  8. 8 Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition (2011) Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition (2011) · 2011 $159.00 View →
  9. 9 Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition (2011) Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition (2011) · 2011 $159.00 View →
  10. 10 Raising Spirits: How a Conjuror's Tale Was Transmitted Across the Enlightenment (2013) Raising Spirits: How a Conjuror's Tale Was Transmitted Across the Enlightenment (2013) · 2013 $79.99 View →
  11. 11 Scottish Witches and Witch-Hunters (2013) Scottish Witches and Witch-Hunters (2013) · 2013 $159.99 View →
  12. 12 Physical Evidence for Ritual Acts, Sorcery and Witchcraft in Christian Britain: A Feeling for Magic (2016) Physical Evidence for Ritual Acts, Sorcery and Witchcraft in Christian Britain: A Feeling for Magic (2016) · 2015 $129.99 View →
  13. 13 The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy (2015) The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy (2015) · 2015 $169.99 View →
  14. 14 Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) · 2015 $119.99 View →
  15. 15 The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy (2015) The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy (2015) · 2016 $169.99 View →
  16. 16 Fairies, Demons, and Nature Spirits: 'Small Gods' at the Margins of Christendom (2018) Fairies, Demons, and Nature Spirits: 'Small Gods' at the Margins of Christendom (2018) · 2017 $169.99 View →
  17. 17 Physical Evidence for Ritual Acts, Sorcery and Witchcraft in Christian Britain: A Feeling for Magic (2015) Physical Evidence for Ritual Acts, Sorcery and Witchcraft in Christian Britain: A Feeling for Magic (2015) · 2020 $129.99 View →
  18. 18 Witchcraft and Folk Belief in the Age of Enlightenment: Scotland, 1670-1740 (2016) Witchcraft and Folk Belief in the Age of Enlightenment: Scotland, 1670-1740 (2016) · 2020 $139.99 View →
  19. 19 Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) · 2025 $109.00 View →

This volume set focuses on historical studies of witchcraft and magic. It includes research on Ireland, Scotland, Central Europe, and Christian Britain. The works explore popular belief, ritual evidence, and occult philosophy. Authors such as Ronald Hutton and Lizanne Henderson contribute to the collection. The books analyze how conjuring tales were transmitted and how masculinities influenced witchcraft accusations. Victorian occultism and Arabic influences on early modern thought are also topics covered. These academic texts provide a detailed look at European witch trials, criminal justice, and the role of small gods in Christendom.

Every edition in the catalog

Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland (2008) Goodare, J -17%
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J Goodare, L Martin, Miller J
Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland (2008) Goodare, J
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Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland (2008) Goodare, J -29%
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Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland (2008) Goodare, J
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Man as Witch: Male Witches in Central Europe (2009) Schulte, R
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Schulte, R
Man as Witch: Male Witches in Central Europe (2009) Schulte, R
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Witchcraft and Masculinities in Early Modern Europe (2009) Rowlands, A -13%
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Witchcraft and Masculinities in Early Modern Europe (2009) Rowlands, A
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Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition (2011) Butler, A -45%
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Butler, A
Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition (2011) Butler, A
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Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition (2011) Butler, A -16%
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Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic: Invoking Tradition (2011) Butler, A
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Scottish Witches and Witch-Hunters (2013) Goodare, J
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Scottish Witches and Witch-Hunters (2013) Goodare, J
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Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) Sneddon, Andrew
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Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) Sneddon, Andrew
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The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy (2015) Saif, Liana
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Saif, Liana
The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy (2015) Saif, Liana
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The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy (2015) Saif, Liana
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Saif, Liana
The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy (2015) Saif, Liana
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Witchcraft and Folk Belief in the Age of Enlightenment: Scotland, 1670-1740 (2016) Henderson, Lizanne -34%
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Henderson, Lizanne
Witchcraft and Folk Belief in the Age of Enlightenment: Scotland, 1670-1740 (2016) Henderson, Lizanne
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Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) Sneddon, Andrew -50%
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Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) Sneddon, Andrew
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Frequently asked about the series

Can I read these books in any order?
Yes, each volume stands alone as an independent study. You may choose topics like Scottish witch-hunts or Victorian occultism without reading previous titles first.
What time periods do the volumes cover?
The series spans from early modern Europe (1430-1530) through the Enlightenment to the Victorian era. It includes specific focus on Scotland 1670-1740 and Central Europe.
Do the books focus only on legal history?
No, they cover culture, cognition, and everyday life. Topics include physical ritual evidence, male witches, fairy beliefs, and Arabic influences on occult philosophy beyond just legal trials.
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