Witch-Hunting in Scotland

Law, Politics and Religion

Autor*innen

• Brian P. Levack

Parameter

• 232 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Forschung
• Hexerei und Magie
• Sachliteratur

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Focusing on the historical context of witchcraft trials, this book explores the persecution of numerous individuals in Scotland accused of witchcraft. It offers new insights into the societal and cultural factors that fueled these events, highlighting the often-overlooked narratives of both women and men who faced trial and execution. Through a detailed examination of the witch-hunting phenomenon, the work sheds light on the complexities of justice and superstition in early modern Scotland.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Hardcover