The Book of English Magic (set of 2 books)

Stonehenge, Merlin, King Arthur, Percival, the quest for the Grail, the Green Man, elves and fairies, dragons, griffins, magic wands, schools of wizardry, wise druids – all of these owe their existence to the world of English magic, and the examples given are just a drop in the ocean.
This truly encyclopedic and comprehensive book immerses the reader in the world of magic of the Misty Albion, progressively recounting all types of magic, witchcraft, and sorcery that have ever been practiced in the British Isles. The richly illustrated book presents the magical history of Britain from the Druids to the Chaos Magicians, from John Dee to Aleister Crowley. It includes numerous interviews with modern magicians and scholars of magic. Related fields such as astrology, alchemy, numerology, and tarot are also touched upon.
Readers will also find brief biographies of key figures associated with magic, lists of recommended fictional works, and descriptions of initial exercises in the magical arts.