Poole, Robert
The Lancashire Witches: Histories and Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719062049
- author:
- Poole, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.2 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- c 1600 to c 1700
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Lancashire Witches: A Comprehensive Study of England's Most Infamous Witch Trial In 1612, ten people were put on trial and executed in Pendle, Lancashire, for allegedly practicing witchcraft. This major study is the first to thoroughly examine this pivotal event in English history. Eleven experts from various fields offer new insights into the politics, ideology, social context, religious background, and local details surrounding the trial. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the events and their lasting impact on contemporaries, later generations, and our present-day understanding of witchcraft. This study is considered the most authoritative examination of any English witch trial, making it an essential resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the complex and often misunderstood world of witchcraft.
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