Magic in Medieval Manuscripts explores the place of magic in the medieval world and the contradictory responses it evoked, through an exploration of images and
Magic existed in diverse forms in the Middle Ages, from simple charms to complex and subversive demonic magic. Its negative characteristics were defined by theo
With fascinating illustrations from the British Library's rich Medieval collections, Magic in Medieval Manuscripts explores the place of magic in the medieval w
"Explores two principal genres of illicit learned magic in late Medieval manuscripts: image magic, which could be interpreted and justified in scholastic terms,
The Routledge History of Medieval Magic brings together the work of scholars from across Europe and North America to provide extensive insights into recent deve