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Book SynopsisExplores the intersection of religion, politics, and the supernatural that spawned the notorious witch hunts in Europe and the New World. Brian A. Pavlac discusses witch hunts in fascinating detail by region, highlighting the cultural differences of the people who incited them as well as the key reforms, social upheavals, and intellectual debates that shaped European thought.
Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChronologyChapter 1: An Introduction to Witch-HuntingChapter 2: Medieval Origins of the Witch HuntsChapter 3: Witch-Hunting in the Holy Roman EmpireChapter 4: The Witch Hunts in FranceChapter 5: Witch-Hunting in the British RealmsChapter 6: Witch-Hunting in Southern EuropeChapter 7: Witch-Hunting in Northern and Eastern EuropeChapter 8: Beyond the Witch HuntsGlossarySelected BibliographyIndex
