2022-06-14 08:00:05
A Supernatural War
Magic, Divination, and Faith during the First World War
Owen Davies
A Supernatural War reveals the surprising stories of extraordinary people in a world caught up with the promise of occult powers.
Uncovering and examining beliefs, practices, and contemporary opinions regarding the role of the supernatural in the war years, Owen Davies explores the broader issues regarding early twentieth-century society in the West, the psychology of the supernatural during wartime, and the extent to which the war cast a spotlight on the widespread continuation of popular belief in magic.
1. Introduction: A War Full of Wonder
2. Prophetic Times
3. Visions, Spirits, and Psychics
4. Telling Fortunes, Telling Tales
5. Battlefield Luck
6. Trench Faith and Protection
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