Books by Marion Gibson
“Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials is by Marion Gibson, Professor of Renaissance and Magical Literatures at the University of Exeter. This is a very easy way into a tough topic and the book is very informative and nicely done, showing the changing meaning of the word over time.” Read more...
Notable Nonfiction of Early Summer 2023
Sophie Roell, Journalist
Interviews where books by Marion Gibson were recommended
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The Russo-Ukrainian War
by Serhii Plokhy -
2
King: A Life
by Jonathan Eig -
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Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials
by Marion Gibson -
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How to Flourish: An Ancient Guide to Living Well
by Aristotle & Susan Sauvé Meyer (translator) -
5
Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity
by Daron Acemoglu & Simon Johnson
Notable Nonfiction of Early Summer 2023, recommended by Sophie Roell
Notable Nonfiction of Early Summer 2023, recommended by Sophie Roell
As high summer hits the northern hemisphere, Sophie Roell, editor of Five Books, takes a look at the many nonfiction books published over the last three months. With so many books coming out that are both readable and written by people who know what they’re talking about, reading remains one of the most enjoyable ways to make sense of the world around us.