This text contains a detailed treatise on hypnosis, detailing its development from Mesmer to the modern psychoanalyst. Including a wealth of interesting historical information, as well as detailed analyses and concise explanations, this text is perfect for anyone with an interest in hypnosis and is not to be missed by the discerning student. The chapters of this book include: 'Svengali in the Clinic', 'Hypnotism Comes of Age', 'Who Can Be Hypnotized?', 'The Layman Asks Some Questions', 'Hypnoanalysis – The New Therapy', 'Narcosynthesis – Wartime and Peacetime Therapy', 'In the Consulting Room', 'Suggestion under Control', 'What Happens in Hypnosis', and 'Suggestion Has Power'. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on hypnosis.