Gibson, Marion

Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials

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ISBN 13:
9781398508507
author:
Gibson, Marion
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.3 x 2.4 centimetres (5
Genre:
History, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£16.90

Description

Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion Gibson is a thought-provoking exploration of the global history of witchcraft and witch-hunts. This book delves into the origins of witch-hunts, from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century, and reveals how the phenomenon has continued to evolve over time. Through thirteen significant trials, Professor Gibson sheds light on the complex and often brutal history of witchcraft, highlighting the ways in which fear, misogyny, and colonialism have been used to marginalise and persecute women. The book also tells the stories of the 'witches' themselves, whose experiences have often been overlooked in favour of those of the powerful men who hounded them. By examining the intersection of law, history, and psychology, Gibson provides a nuanced and insightful look at the world of witch-hunts, one that challenges our assumptions about the past and its relevance to our present.

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