Harry Potter and history
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Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2011].
ISBN
9780470574720, 0470574720
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Villa Park Public Library - Nonfiction
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Published
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2011].
Format
Book
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xvi, 336 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780470574720, 0470574720

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"A guide to the history behind the world of Harry Potter? Just in time for the last Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part II). Harry Potter lives in a world that is both magical and historical. Hogwarts pupils ride an old-fashioned steam train to school, notes are taken on parchment with quill pens, and Muggle legends come to life in the form of werewolves, witches, and magical spells. This book is the first to explore the real history in which Harry's world is rooted.. Did you know that bezoars and mandrakes were fashionable luxury items for centuries? Find out how Europeans first developed the potions, spells, and charms taught at Hogwarts, from Avada Kedavra to love charms. Learn how the European prosecution of witches led to the Statute of Secrecy, meet the real Nicholas Flamel, see how the Malfoys stack up against Muggle English aristocrats, and compare the history of the wizarding world to real-life history.. Gives you the historical backdrop to Harry Potter's world. Covers topics ranging from how real British boarding schools compare to Hogwarts to how parchment, quills, and scrolls used in the wizarding world were made. Includes a timeline comparing the history of the wizarding world to Muggle "real" history. Filled with fascinating facts and background, Harry Potter and History is an essential companion for every Harry Potter fan."--,Provided by publisher.
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"Fans will learn about topics like the European prosecution of witches, who the real Nicholas Flamel was, and the historical origins of the spells and charms Hogwarts students learn, from Avada Kedavra to the bezoar. The book features a timeline comparing the history of the wizarding world to real-life history"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Reagin, N. R. (2011). Harry Potter and history . Wiley.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Reagin, Nancy Ruth, 1960-. 2011. Harry Potter and History. Wiley.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Reagin, Nancy Ruth, 1960-. Harry Potter and History Wiley, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Reagin, Nancy Ruth. Harry Potter and History Wiley, 2011.

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