Sketch of the Epidemic Religious Monomania, Which Occurred in Sweden, in the Year 1841 and 1842 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021925565)

This gripping account of a religious epidemic in 19th-century Sweden sheds light on the psychology of mass hysteria and fanaticism. Smith provides a detailed description of the symptoms and behaviors of the affected individuals, and considers the social and cultural factors that may have contributed to the outbreak. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of psychology or religion.

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