TabithaStanmore
Love Spells and Lost Treasure: Service Magic in England from the Later Middle Ages to the Early Modern Era
Love Spells and Lost Treasure: Service Magic in England from the Later Middle Ages to the Early Modern Era
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Magic was common in premodern English society, with service magic being a type of spellcraft for needs that nothing else could address. It was accepted and even welcome by most people, and was used by everyone from laborers to lords.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Magic is an omnipresent force that has permeated the world and its history in countless ways. While witchcraft has been recognized as a persistent presence during the medieval and early modern eras, practical magic, which was performed for a fee and was more prevalent than malicious spellcasting, has often been overlooked. In her groundbreaking book, Tabitha Stanmore delves into numerous instances of daily magical usage, showcasing the deeply ingrained nature of service magic in premodern English society. Stanmore demonstrates that this form of spellcraft was specifically designed to fulfill needs that other methods could not address, and it was well-established by the time of the infamous witch trials.
The book explores the perceptions held by clients and neighbors towards magical practitioners and the diverse ways in which magic was employed by people from all walks of life, ranging from the lowest laborer to the highest lord. Stanmore reveals that, despite its technically illicit status, magic was widely accepted and even welcomed as a part of everyday life for most people.
Through her meticulous research and insightful analysis, Stanmore sheds light on the complex and multifaceted world of practical magic, challenging our preconceived notions and revealing the hidden depths of this fascinating historical phenomenon. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in magic, history, or the intersection of the two, as it offers a fresh perspective on a lesser-known aspect of premodern society.
Weight: 624g
Dimension: 160 x 236 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009286701
Edition number: New ed
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