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Byzantine Magic (Dumbarton Oaks Other Titles in Byzantine Studies)

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 2009

Written by specialists in several disciplines, this volume explores the parameters and significance of magic in Byzantine society, from the fourth century to after the empire's fall. The authors address a wide variety of questions, some of which are common to all historical research into magic, and some of which are peculiar to the Byzantine context. The authors reveal the scope, the forms, and the functioning of magic in Byzantine society, ...

Magic and Magicians in the Greco-Roman World

1 review
Matthew Dickie

Routledge, 2003

An Indispensable Guide to Classical Magic
Beginning with an overview of what constitutes magic and magical behavior in the Classical world, Dickie traces the evolution of the concept of magic through his chosen period (500 BCE - 700 CE). His precise field of inquiry is the "common" magic-worker, insofar as such a practitioner existed. He attempts to answer the questions "who was doing magic and why?" by examining a vast array of ...

Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World: Equipment, Combat Skills and Tactics (Fighting Techniques)

5 reviews
Matthew Bennett, Jim Bradbury, ...

Thomas Dunne Books, 2005

Beautiful and Well Researched
The Medievel world from 500 to 1500 witnessed a series of battles that are still studied today. These include the victories of the British archers at Crecy and Agincourt, as well as the French victory over the British at Hastings that permanently changed the government of England. This book is a detailed study of weapons, tactics and strategy from that time. It concentrates mostly on the ...

Homer's World: Fiction, Tradition, Reality
Oivind Andersen, Matthew Dickie

Coronet Books, 1995

Zoos in the 21st Century: Catalysts for Conservation? (Conservation Biology)

Cambridge University Press, 2007

Modern zoos and aquaria are playing an increasingly active and important role in protecting and managing global biodiversity. Many zoos include wildlife conservation in their mission and have started changing the focus of their institutions in order to increase even further the benefits of their activities for in situ wildlife conservation. With these developments, the following searching questions are now being asked: What is the true role of ...