Scottish Witchcraft Trials (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162611211)

The Scottish Witchcraft Trials is a book written by J.W. Brodie-Innes that delves into the history of witchcraft trials in Scotland during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the legal proceedings, the accused witches, and the cultural and religious beliefs that led to the persecution of alleged witches. Brodie-Innes also examines the role of the church and the state in these trials and how they were used as a means of social control. The book includes primary sources, such as court records and confessions of accused witches, as well as commentary and analysis from the author. Overall, The Scottish Witchcraft Trials offers a comprehensive and fascinating look at a dark period in Scottish history.1891. The average modern reader on the subject of witchcraft seems only doubtful whether the greatest measure of his scornful pity should be bestowed on the poor silly victims of fantastic delusion or on the grossly superstitious, ignorant and bigoted judges who tortured and killed unfortunate persons little above the grade of idiots on account of their delusions. Judges or prisoners, as described on these lines, would be monsters with whom human nature can no more enter into sympathy than it can with the joy of the snake swallowing a guinea pig.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. W. Brodie-Innes
ISBN-10: 1162611219
ISBN-13: 9781162611211
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d