The Decline of Magic
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A provocative account of the seismic shift in attitude toward the supernatural in seventeenth and eighteenth century Britain
Michael Hunter is Emeritus Professor of History at Birkbeck, University of London. He has authored numerous works exploring early modern science and culture, often delving into the intricate relationships between faith and scientific inquiry. His scholarship provides deep insights into the intellectual currents of the era, examining how scientific understanding was shaped within the broader context of early modern society. Hunter's work is distinguished by its focus on uncovering the underlying motivations and philosophical underpinnings that guided early scientific exploration.

A provocative account of the seismic shift in attitude toward the supernatural in seventeenth and eighteenth century Britain