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Magic

In Magic: A History, Oxford professor of archaeology Chris Gosden treats readers to a history of humanity through the lens of magic.

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Review of ‘Magic’

In Magic: A History: From Alchemy to Witchcraft, From the Ice Age to the Present, Oxford professor of archaeology Chris Gosden treats readers to a history of humanity through the lens of magic. Gosden defines magic as human participation in the universe through ritual and art. From Paleolithic cave art and Egyptian burial practices to…

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