{"product_id":"9781956403497","title":"The Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic","description":"Author: The Editors of MuggleNet\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781956403497\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: St Martins Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Sep 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarry Potter's adventures are built upon a rich tapestry of historical events dating back as far as the first century, during which an ancient Greek wizard known only as Herpo the Foul created the first usable Horcrux. It was this successful venture nearly two millennia ago that enabled the evil wizard Voldemort to create one Horcrux for each piece of his splintered soul. In \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, the editors of MuggleNet document all of the significant historical events the shaped the wizarding world, from Herpo's first breakthrough through the final adventures of Harry Potter and his friends. Readers will learn about the founding of Hogwarts, the beginnings of Quidditch and its rules, the creation of the sword of Gryffindor and much more. It's the only book of its kind to delve so deep into the history and mysteries of the world of witches and wizards. Topics covered include: \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eThe creation of the Chamber of Secrets \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eThe beginnings of the Triwizard Tournament \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eIncidents related to Muggle \"magic,\" such as the Salem witch trials, and their impact upon the wizarding world \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eThe founding of Gringotts Bank \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eImportant historical figures, including those shared with the Muggle world such as Merlin \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eThe birth of Albus Dumbledore \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eWorld War I and its impact upon the wizarding world \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eThe Battle of Hogwarts \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eThe installment of Harry Potter as Head of the Auror Department \u003cb\u003e· \u003c\/b\u003eAnd much more Informed by dozens of different official sources, and supplemented with family trees and informative timelines, \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic \u003c\/i\u003eprovides all the information fans could want to fill in the holes of the Harry Potter narrative, while shining a light on everything that makes the wizarding world feel so complex, deep and infused with a sense of mythic grandeur.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46528099254430,"sku":"TLD-9781956403497","price":28.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781956403497.jpg?v=1771476858","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781956403497","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}