--- product_id: 4520000 title: "Harry Potter and History (Wiley Pop Culture and History Series, 1)" price: "$37.38" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4520000-harry-potter-and-history-wiley-pop-culture-and-history-series store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Harry Potter and History (Wiley Pop Culture and History Series, 1) **Price:** $37.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Harry Potter and History (Wiley Pop Culture and History Series, 1) - **How much does it cost?** $37.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4520000-harry-potter-and-history-wiley-pop-culture-and-history-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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. Review: Must have for Harry Potter fans - This is a great read for any fan of both history and Harry Potter. The author does a great job of interweaving the Potterverse with actual history. Readers will not be able to help but learn. I would not give this book to anyone under 14 years of age due to some of the more violent truths of history they may not be ready for. Review: Great Read - I used this book for a project for a witchcraft course that I was taking in college. The information was really helpful and I got an A on the project. I enjoyed reading this. It's a great read for any Harry Potter fans. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,357,146 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #237 in Children's Literary Criticism (Books) #300 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Criticism (Books) #789 in Science Fiction History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 47 Reviews | ## Images ![Harry Potter and History (Wiley Pop Culture and History Series, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dLsuOeUNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have for Harry Potter fans *by Q***Y on January 6, 2015* This is a great read for any fan of both history and Harry Potter. The author does a great job of interweaving the Potterverse with actual history. Readers will not be able to help but learn. I would not give this book to anyone under 14 years of age due to some of the more violent truths of history they may not be ready for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read *by H***Y on January 14, 2018* I used this book for a project for a witchcraft course that I was taking in college. The information was really helpful and I got an A on the project. I enjoyed reading this. It's a great read for any Harry Potter fans. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting *by E***D on January 22, 2012* If you are an OLD (65) Harry Potter freak like myself, this is an interesting book, well worth the price. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/4520000-harry-potter-and-history-wiley-pop-culture-and-history-series](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4520000-harry-potter-and-history-wiley-pop-culture-and-history-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*