Harry Potter and History (Wiley Pop Culture and History Series)
Were Voldemort and the Death Eaters similar to the Nazis?How did Muggles use mandrakes, bezoars, cauldrons, and love potions?Would a woman have more rights as a witch or a Muggle?How do the Malfoys compare to Muggle English aristocrats?Who was the real Nicolas Flamel?You'll find the answers and more inside this book, the first to explore the real history behind the world of Harry Potter. From Dementors to the Dark Mark, from Hogwarts to house-elves,Harry Potter and Historytakes a revealing look at the historical backdrop of J. K. Rowling's novels, with a timeline comparing the key events of the wizarding world to actual human history.You'll learn how real British boarding schools compare to Hogwarts, where the Wizengamot and the Ministry of Magic came from, how the magical books and quills used by Harry and his friends were made, and the history of werewolves before Professor Lupin and Fenrir Greyback. You'll also discover the historical origins of the spells, charms, and lessons Hogwarts students learn, from Avada Kedavra to Levicorpus. This book takes every Harry Potter fan even deeper within the series, describing the rich historical background of the characters and their wizarding world.