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Witches and Neighbours: The Social and Cultural Context of European Witchcraft

By Robin Briggs

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2002
ISBN
0631233253, 0631233261
ASIN
B000W2SUB2
Language
english
Format
MOBI
Filesize
3 MB (2891005 bytes)
Edition
2nd
Pages
416\0
Time added
2013-10-06 17:41:07

Description

Witches and Neighbours is a highly original and unconventional analysis of a fascinating historical phenomenon. Unlike other studies of the subject which focus on the mechanisms of persecution, this book presents a rich picture of witchcraft as an all-pervasive aspect of life in early modern Europe. This book is not available from Blackwell in the United States and the Philippines. A fascinating and accessible account of the central role of witchcraft in early modern Europe. A standard work on the subject of witchcraft now available in a revised edition with an updated bibliography. Presents an unconventional interpretation of the role and influence of witchcraft Argues that witchcraft was as complex and changing as the society of which it formed a vital part. Draws on a range of original sources to vividly illustrate the arguments.

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