Nancy R. Reagin
Wiley Pop Culture and History Series - Book 1 - Harry Potter and History
Summary
Harry Potter lives in a world that is both magical and historical. Hogwarts pupils ride an old-fashioned steam train to school, notes are taken on parchment with quill pens, and Muggle legends come to life in the form of werewolves, witches, and magical spells. This book is the first to explore the real history in which Harry's world is rooted.
Did you know that bezoars and mandrakes were fashionable luxury items for centuries? Find out how Europeans first developed the potions, spells, and charms taught at Hogwarts, from Avada Kedavra to love charms. Learn how the European prosecution of witches led to the Statute of Secrecy, meet the real Nicholas Flamel, see how the Malfoys stack up against Muggle English aristocrats, and compare the history of the wizarding world to real-life history.
Listen on
Unabridged
10 hours 53 minutes
From the publisher
Show publisher
Jean-Francois Revel
Katy Hudson
Asa Akira
Marie Force
Sherryl Woods
Early Stories of Philip K. Dick
From the same authors
