title: The Encyclopedia of Magic Witchcraft
author:  Susan Greenwood 
description: A detailed historical and anthropological study of the traditions and practices of witchcraft around the world. An in-depth examination of magic and its relationship with religion, from prehistory to the modern and post-modern eras. Richly illustrated with fascinating archive material as well as previously unpublished images of modern paganism and witchcraft. A unique account of how human connection with a spirit world has shaped societies, and the vital role of magic within our cultures.
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  Books by Karen Miller
  
  _Kingmaker, Kingbreaker_
  
  The Innocent Mage
  
  The Awakened Mage
  
  _The Godspeaker Trilogy_
  
  Empress
  
  The Riven Kingdom
  
  Hammer of God
  
  Writing as K. E. Mills
  
  The Accidental Sorcerer
  
  Witches Incorporated
  
  Wizard Squared
  
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  Copyright (C) 2008 by Karen Miller
  
  Excerpt from _Hammer of God_ copyright (C) 2008 by Karen Miller
  
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