History of the Rise and Influence of the Spirit of Rationalism in Europe, Volume 1
W. E. H. Lecky
Why did Europe stop burning witches and believing in miracles? Lecky's classic history follows how the spirit of reason slowly replaced superstition, starting with magic, witchcraft and miracles.
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