Witchcraft In France In The 16th Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425372460)

Witchcraft In France In The 16th Century is a book written by Thomas Wright. The book provides a detailed account of the witchcraft trials that took place in France during the 16th century. The author explores the social and cultural context of the witch hunts, as well as the political and religious factors that contributed to their rise. The book examines the various accusations made against alleged witches, including their supposed ability to cast spells, cause illness, and harm livestock. The author also discusses the methods used to extract confessions from accused witches, including torture and other forms of coercion. Through his analysis, Wright sheds light on the complex and often contradictory beliefs that underpinned the witch hunts, and offers insights into the broader historical and cultural trends of the period. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft, the social and cultural history of France, and the broader history of Europe in the 16th century.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Narratives of Sorcery and Magic From the Most Authentic Sources Part 1, by Thomas Wright. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141659.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: Thomas Wright
ISBN-10: 1425372465
ISBN-13: 9781425372460
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d