The Wonders of Hypnotism

A major work on hypnosis and the history of hypnotism is written by the famous Russian publisher, publicist, and science popularizer Wilhelm Wilhelmovich Bittner (1865-1921). By reading the book «The Wonders of Hypnotism», you will discover the amazing world of occult phenomena based on suggestion, dive into the fascinating history of hypnosis from ancient times to the end of the 19th century, and familiarize yourself with its basic techniques. The publication is equipped with detailed authorial and editorial comments, as well as inserts that provide information about ancient sacred books and figures mentioned by the author. This will help the reader not only better understand what V. V. Bittner writes about but also expand their horizons. An anonymous book «Hypnotism. Its Benefits and Harms», published in 1902 by V. P. Bykov, is included in the appendix.