Witch hunts in the western world: persecution and punishment from the inquisition through the salem trials
Auteur :
Pavlac, Brian A.
Éditeur :
University of Nebraska Press
ISBN :
9780803232907
Date de publication :
1 nov. 2010
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Explores the intersection of religion, politics, and the supernatural that spawned the notorious witch hunts in Europe and the New World. Brian A. Pavlac discusses witch hunts in fascinating detail by region, highlighting the cultural differences of the people who incited them as well as the key reforms, social upheavals, and intellectual debates that shaped European thought.