Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke

Historian specializing in occult studies

Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke - Historian specializing in occult studies
Born

1953
72 years ago

Died

August 29th, 2012
13 years ago — 59 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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A historian and author focused on Western esotericism and occultism. Published several key works exploring the relationship between these topics and politics. Made significant contributions to the study of the occult in modern history. His works often examined the influence of esoteric movements on societal changes and political ideologies.

Authored 'The Occult Roots of Nazism'

Published 'Black Sun: Aryan Cults, Esotericism and the Nazis'

Contributed to the understanding of occultism in Europe

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