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Witchcraft in Europe, 400-1700

Witchcraft in Europe, 400-1700

A Documentary History
HistorySociology
Pages
432
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

This comprehensive anthology explores the history of witchcraft in Europe from 400 to 1700. It compiles essential primary sources and scholarly essays, offering a detailed examination of the beliefs, persecutions, and cultural impact of witchcraft across various historical periods. The book provides critical insights into the social and religious contexts that shaped the understanding and treatment of alleged witches.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

History Sociology

Authors

A
Alan Charles Kors

Alan Charles Kors is a historian of European intellectual thought and the Enlightenment. He is best known for his documentary history Witchcraft in Europe, 1100-1700. His work examines

E
Edward Peters

Edward Peters writes extensively on European history, particularly the medieval and early modern eras. His books, like "Witchcraft in Europe, 400-1700" and "The Middle Ages," cover subjects from religious figures and institutions to the history of torture.