A review by krislea
The Black Arts: A Concise History of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology, Alchemy, and Other Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages by Richard Cavendish

4.0

I really enjoyed this introduction to the dark arts, providing an overview of things I'm interested in from fiction and curiosity -- such as numerology, astrology, and ritual magic. It helped me connect these systems in logical ways. In addition to this book, Cavendish has a 24-volume encyclopedia of the supernatural. He has certainly put in the research.