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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.

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Nancy R. Reagin is a professor of history and women's and gender studies at Pace University, who has published several books in modern European history. She's also an active fan who has worked on fan archives and websites, and she has helped build fan organizations. She is appalled by Professor Binns's teaching methods and would enjoy using pensieves, Veritaserum, and Time-Turners in her own research. Rachel Perry is the narrator of over ninety audiobooks in a range of genres, from romance to self-help. Born and raised in Canada, she graduated from York University in Toronto with a BFA and has studied acting at several schools in New York and LA. A SAG-AFTRA and APA member, she trained at the infamous Second City in Chicago and regularly attends Masterclasses at Deyan studios in California. In addition to her voiceover work, she has had a lengthy career in the entertainment industry.

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