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The Night Battles (RLE Witchcraft)

Witchcraft and Agrarian Cults in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries

Autor*innen

Carlo Ginzburg

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3,5(2)Abgeben

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216 Seiten
8 Lesestunden

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The book explores the manipulation of witchcraft perceptions by Inquisitors, revealing its spread across Europe and the New World. Through fragmented testimonies from peasants, it provides insight into popular beliefs and the peasant mindset of the era, offering a unique perspective on the cultural and social context of witchcraft. Ginzburg's analysis highlights the disconnect between elite narratives and grassroots experiences, enriching our understanding of historical witchcraft and its implications for society.