Are there any good books about the history of esotericism? Preferably

Just read everything.

>>1940205
Because that is entirely realistic.

>>1940175
The Book of the Cosmos

Fictionally, I think H.P. Lovecraft has accurate perceptions in the arcane arts.

First you will need to define esotericism. Most religions have a mystical or esoteric side. Or are you referring to 19th/20th occult movements?

>>1943098
Not just the 19th/20th century ones, but also the earlier 18th/17th century movements.

Bump because I'm also interested.