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OverviewThis book tells the fascinating story of the origin of our ideas about wizards, witches and fairies. We all have a clear mental image of the pointed hats worn by such individuals, which are based upon actual headgear dating back 3,000 years to the Bronze Age. Carefully sifting through old legends, archaeological evidence and modern research in genetics, Simon Webb shows us how our notions about fairies and elves, together with human workers of magic, have evolved over the centuries. This exploration of folklore, backed by the latest scientific findings, will present readers with the image of a lost world; the one used as the archetype for fantasy adventures from The Lord of the Rings to Game of Thrones. In the process, the real nature of wizards will be revealed and their connection with the earliest European cultures thoroughly documented. After reading this book, nobody will ever be able to view Gandalf the wizard in the same light and even old fairy tales such as Beauty and the Beast will take on a richer and deeper meaning. In short, our perception of wizards, witches and fairies will be altered forever. AUTHOR: Simon Webb is the author of a number of non-fiction books, ranging from academic works on education to popular history. He works as a consultant on the subject of capital punishment to television companies and filmmakers and also writes for various magazines and newspapers; including the Times Educational Supplement, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. 20 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Simon WebbPublisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint: Pen & Sword History ISBN: 9781399000079ISBN 10: 1399000071 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 14 January 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews""The Origins of Wizards, Witches and Fairies is an impressive compendium of information that is as informative as it is 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation.""-- ""Midwest Book Review"" The Origins of Wizards, Witches and Fairies is an impressive compendium of information that is as informative as it is 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation. -- Midwest Book Review """The Origins of Wizards, Witches and Fairies is an impressive compendium of information that is as informative as it is 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation.""-- ""Midwest Book Review""" Author InformationSimon Webb is the author of a number of non-fiction books, ranging from academic works on education to popular history. He works as a consultant on the subject of capital punishment to television companies and filmmakers and also writes for various magazines and newspapers; including the _Times Educational Supplement_, _The Daily Telegraph_ and _The Guardian_. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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