THE FOX & WEBB LIBRARY

The History of Magic

Modern English Annotated Edition

Éliphas Lévi’s account of magic moves from ancient traditions and religious symbols to European esotericism and the nineteenth century. The Fox & Webb text is based on Arthur Edward Waite’s 1913 English translation; Waite’s notes and opinions remain recognizably his, distinct from Lévi’s argument and from new editorial commentary. A chronology, source notes, glossary, and illustrations help readers follow the book’s many historical layers.