Description - Witches and Neighbours - the Social and Cultural Context of European Witchcraft 2E by Robin Briggs
Witches and Neighbours is a highly original and unconventional analysis of a fascinating historical phenomenon. Unlike other studies of the subject which focus on the mechanisms of persecution, this book presents a rich picture of witchcraft as an all-pervasive aspect of life in early modern Europe.
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- A fascinating and accessible account of the central role of witchcraft in early modern Europe.
- A standard work on the subject of witchcraft now available in a revised edition with an updated bibliography.
- Presents an unconventional interpretation of the role and influence of witchcraft
- Argues that witchcraft was as complex and changing as the society of which it formed a vital part.
- Draws on a range of original sources to vividly illustrate the arguments.
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