David L. Jones
The Ipswich Witch: Mary Lackland and the Suffolk Witch Hunts
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752480527
- author:
- David L. Jones
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.5 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Earth-Based Religions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Ipswich Witch: Mary Lackland and the Suffolk Witch Hunts In 1645, Ipswich became a hotbed of witch-hunting fervour, as the English Civil Wars brought extreme challenges to the town. The Devil was seen at every doorstep, and the age of the witchfinder was born. This book delves into the world of witchcraft in Ipswich, focusing on the most extreme punishment ever given to an English witch, and challenges common stereotypes of the period. The book explores the growth of Puritan sects, the role of gender politics, the exploitation of the poor, and the rise of English power in the New World. By examining the complex web of beliefs and superstitions that drove the witch hunts, this book offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in English history. Through its examination of witchcraft in Ipswich, this book sheds new light on the darker aspects of the English Civil Wars, and the ways in which fear, superstition, and ideology can shape our understanding of the past.
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