Cohn, Norman
Europe's Inner Demons
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712657570
- author:
- Cohn, Norman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pimlico
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 274
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Satanism & demonology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Europe's Inner Demons: The Demonization of Christians in Medieval Christendom by Norman Cohn This groundbreaking book explores the origins of popular beliefs about witches and their role in the great European witch-hunt of the 16th and 17th centuries. Professor Norman Cohn examines how fantasies inspired by these beliefs led to the torture and burning of thousands of innocent people. Cohn's research reveals a fascinating history of the need to imagine antihuman conspiracies, as well as the discovery that some influential sources on witch trials were forgeries. This revelation has revolutionized the field of witchcraft studies, making this book an indispensable resource for anyone interested in understanding the subject. a worthwhile read for those seeking to understand the complexities of medieval history and the darker aspects of human nature, Europe's Inner Demons is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most infamous periods in European history.
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