The History of Magic by Chris Gosden

The History of Magic

Chris Gosden

512 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

nonfiction history informative slow-paced
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An Oxford professor of archaeology explores the unique history of magic--the oldest and most neglected strand of human behavior and its resurgence today Three great strands of belief run through human history: Religion is the relationship with one...

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informative 100%
reflective 36%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%

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medium 35%
fast 1%

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