Witch Hunting and Witch Trails (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162612775)

Witch Hunting and Witch Trials is a book written by C. L'Estrange Ewen that explores the history of witchcraft and the persecution of witches throughout Europe and the Americas. The book begins by examining the origins of witchcraft beliefs and practices, tracing their roots back to ancient pagan traditions and the influence of Christianity.Ewen then goes on to detail the various methods of witch hunting and persecution, including the use of torture, confessions obtained through coercion, and the infamous witch trials that took place in Europe and America during the 16th and 17th centuries. He also discusses the various cultural and social factors that contributed to the widespread fear and suspicion of witches during this time, including the role of religion, gender, and politics.Throughout the book, Ewen draws on a wide range of historical sources and scholarly research to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the witch hunts and trials. He also explores the legacy of witchcraft persecution, including its impact on modern-day perceptions of witches and witchcraft.Overall, Witch Hunting and Witch Trials is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and the social and cultural factors that have shaped our understanding of this complex and often misunderstood phenomenon.1929. The indictments for witchcraft from the records of 1371 assizes held for the Home Circuit 1559-1736. This book is for the growing body of readers interested in the magic arts and their amazing history. Here with some extraordinary illustrations are the indictments for witchcraft in England during almost two hundred years. Here are facts, and strange ones.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: C. L'Estrange Ewen
ISBN-10: 1162612770
ISBN-13: 9781162612775
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 374
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.77d