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The narrative explores a remarkable collection of 140 'learned magic' manuscripts sold in the early eighteenth-century German book trade, examining its significance as both a historical artifact and a reflection of the broader tradition of Western learned magic. It delves into themes of censorship, the dynamics of clandestine book markets, and the interplay between manuscripts and print culture. With a critical edition of the 1710 selling catalogue and analyses of the manuscripts, this study appeals to scholars in early modern history, magic, cultural studies, and esotericism.
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Magical Manuscripts in Early Modern Europe, Daniel Bellingradt, Bernd-Christian Otto
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Magical Manuscripts in Early Modern Europe
- Subtitle
- The Clandestine Trade In Illegal Book Collections
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Springer
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9783319866444
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, History
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
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- The narrative explores a remarkable collection of 140 'learned magic' manuscripts sold in the early eighteenth-century German book trade, examining its significance as both a historical artifact and a reflection of the broader tradition of Western learned magic. It delves into themes of censorship, the dynamics of clandestine book markets, and the interplay between manuscripts and print culture. With a critical edition of the 1710 selling catalogue and analyses of the manuscripts, this study appeals to scholars in early modern history, magic, cultural studies, and esotericism.