Gibson, Marion
The Witches of St Osyth
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108494670
- author:
- Gibson, Marion
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 145mm X 23mm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Witches of St Osyth by Marion Gibson is an emotive and haunting story that sheds new light on a pivotal moment in English history. In 1581-2, a wave of misogynistic persecution swept through early modern England, resulting in the Essex witch accusations and trial of sixteen women and one man accused of sorcery. Gibson's meticulously researched book offers fresh insights into this often-overlooked episode, combining archival sources with landscape detective work to unlock the poignant personal histories of those denied a voice. By exploring not just the village of St Osyth itself, but also its neighbouring Elizabethan hamlets and habitations, Gibson challenges our understanding of how history is recollected and interpreted. This book provides a thought-provoking exploration of a pivotal moment in English history, shedding new light on a dark period in the country's past.
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