Lives of the Necromancers

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William Goodwin

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Libertarianism.Org Classics

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William Godwin's Lives of the Necromancers was an exceptional libertarian author's most unusual book. Exposing all things occult, Godwin takes us from the mists of ancient existence to the dawning of modernity. Throughout the ages, there have been those who would keep knowledge secret, monopolizing its power for their own aggrandizement. Those wealthy, powerful, and educated few who could best exploit the people's credulity could best satisfy the will to power. Christianity and Renaissance combined to break the knowledge-monopolists' power and occultists gradually became relegated to the ranks of court astrologers, advisors, fever-brained mystics, and peripatetic hucksters. Godwin leaves readers with a confident assertion that witchcraft has left the world, dispelled by the light of science and reason. Modern readers, however, will no doubt leave this volume wondering--who are our Necromancers? What wonders might they be keeping from us? And to what end?

Author Biography:

William Goodwin (1756-1836) is both one of the most important and underrated figures in libertarian thought. He has been called the first modern anarchist, the first proper utilitarian, and he was a foundational figure in both socialist and libertarian theory. Despite his significant contributions to philosophy, history, and social theory, Godwin is best remembered as husband to feminist author Mary Wollstonecraft and father to Mary Shelley. Anthony Comegna holds a PhD in American and Atlantic history from the University of Pittsburgh. As Assistant Editor for Intellectual History at Libertarianism.org, his research broadens and complicates prevailing interpretations of libertarian history and historical agency.

Release date NZ

October 3rd, 2017

Author

William Goodwin

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Contributor

Edited by Anthony Comegna

Pages

232

Series

Libertarianism.Org Classics

Dimensions

120x190x13

ISBN-13

9781944424589

Product ID

27460726

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