The magic of rogues : necromancers in early Tudor England /

Examines legal documents and magic texts relevant to two cases where authorities in Tudor England confronted practicing magicians. Explores how magicians thought about the world, where they got their ideas and how their magic was supposed to work.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Klaassen, Frank F. (Author), Wright, Sharon Hubbs, 1963- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: University Park : Pennsylvania State University Press, [2021]
Series:Magic in history sourcebooks series.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • William Neville and his magicians : the legal documents
  • Power, knowledge, and influence : the magic texts
  • The fellowship of the Mixindale hoard : the legal documents
  • Treasure hunting : the magic texts.