From its earliest days, America served as an arena for the revolutions in alternative spirituality that eventually swept the globe. Esoteric philosophies and personas--from Freemasonry to Spiritualism, from Madame H. P. Blavatsky to Edgar Cayce--dramatically altered the nation's culture, politics, and religion. Yet the mystical roots of our identity are often ignored or overlooked. Opening a new window on the past, Occult America""presents a dramatic, pioneering study of the esoteric undercurrents of our history and their profound impact across modern life.
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From its earliest days, America served as an arena for the revolutions in alternative spirituality that eventually swept the globe. Esoteric philosophies and personas--from Freemasonry to Spiritualism, from Madame H. P. Blavatsky to Edgar Cayce--dramatically altered the nation's culture, politics, and religion. Yet the mystical roots of our identity are often ignored or overlooked. Opening a new window on the past, Occult America""presents a dramatic, pioneering study of the esoteric undercurrents of our history and their profound impact across modern life.
Imprint | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 2010 |
Authors | Mitch Horowitz |
Dimensions | 203 x 132 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 304 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-553-38515-1 |
Barcode | 9780553385151 |
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LSN | 0-553-38515-1 |