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Routledge Witchcraft in Early Modern England - Second Edition

Name: Routledge Witchcraft in Early Modern England - Second Edition
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Explore the dark history of the sixteenth to the eighteenth century with this revised second edition from the Seminar Studies series. This book offers a detailed look at the history of witches and the practice of witchcraft in England during a time when such actions were crimes punishable by death. Readers will learn about the specific witch panics and the legal persecution that shaped this era. The text examines how elite attitudes influenced the perception of witchcraft and explores how community tensions and pressures led to accusations against individuals. By studying the way the legal system handled these cases, you gain a better understanding of how justice was administered during this period. The book also tracks the complex decline of belief in witchcraft, providing a comprehensive view of how these social and legal dynamics changed over time. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in English history and the social evolution of legal and religious beliefs.

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Provides a comprehensive history of witchcraft in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.

Examines the legal persecution and witch panics that occurred when witchcraft was a capital crime.

Analyzes the impact of elite attitudes and community tensions on witchcraft accusations.

Details how the English legal system processed and dealt with witchcraft cases.

Explores the complex social process behind the decline of belief in witchcraft.

Includes a revised second edition as part of the respected Routledge Seminar Studies series.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: paperback
ASIN: 1138831166
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain > Stuart Britain
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 August 2019
Listed Since: 11 January 2016

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