First published in 1980, this revised edition of Russell’s classic book provides an authoritative history of witchcraft and the occult from its origins in Europe and America through the present day.
 
This book is divided into two parts, the first covering the history of witchcraft and sorcery, and the second examining modern witchcraft practices. The types of craft covered are focused on Europe and the United States, beginning with an introduction where the author provides a definition of the word ‘witch’ based on the research presented throughout the text. Twenty-one illustrations are included in two full-colour photo inserts for each of the two parts.
 
Contents include:
 
Preface
Introduction: What is a Witch?
 
Part I: Sorcery and Historical Witchcraft
Sorcery
The Roots of European Witchcraft
Witchcraft, Heresy, and Inquisition
The Witch-craze on the Continent of Europe
Witchcraft in Britain and America
Witchcraft and Society
The Decline of Witchcraft
 
Part II: Modern Witchcraft
Survivals and Revivals
Neopagan Witchcraft: the Sources
Neopagan Witchcraft: the Movement
The Role of Witchcraft
Witchcraft Today
 
London: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2024. Paperback, 224 pages. New.