Lives of the Necromancers

William Godwin (1756-1836) states in his preface: "The main purpose of this book is to exhibit a fair delineation of the credulity of the human mind. Such an exhibition cannot fail to be productive of the most salutary lessons."

Contents:

Introduction
Ambitious Nature of Man
Examples of Necromancy and Witchcraft from The Bible
Greece
Rome
Revolution Produced in the History of Necromancy and Witchcraft Upon the Establishment of Christianity
History of Necromancy in the East
Dark Ages of Europe
Communication of Europe and the Saracens
Revival of Letters
Sanguinary Proceedings Against Witchcraft
Conclusion