Callow, John
The Last Witches of England: A Tragedy of Sorcery and Superstition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350387126
- author:
- Callow, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 16.3 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Last Witches of England A Tragedy of Sorcery and Superstition by John Callow. On a fateful morning in June 1682, a magpie's ominous visit set off a chain of events that would forever change the lives of three women from Bideford. Convinced they were being targeted by witches, their accusers convinced themselves that these women posed an existential threat to their community. The result was a tragic outcome: the execution of the three women as the last group to be hanged in England for witchcraft. Despite the passing of time, the memory of these women endured, their names becoming synonymous with persecution and fear. Yet, as the centuries passed, their story underwent a remarkable transformation, from one of hatred and intolerance to one of regret and celebration. In this thought-provoking book, John Callow explores the complex tale of the Bideford Witches, shedding light on a dark chapter in English history. Callow's meticulously researched account offers a nuanced exploration of the witch hunts that ravaged England in the 17th century, revealing the intricate web of superstition and fear that led to these tragic events.
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