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A Historical Account of the Belief in Witchcraft in Scotland
Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe
Livre relié | Anglais
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""A Historical Account of the Belief in Witchcraft in Scotland"" is a book written by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the belief in witchcraft in Scotland from the early Middle Ages to the 18th century. The book explores the origins of witchcraft beliefs in Scotland, including the influence of the Catholic Church and the impact of the Reformation.Sharpe also examines the various forms of witchcraft accusations and the legal procedures used to prosecute witches. He discusses the role of the Scottish courts in witchcraft trials and the use of torture to extract confessions.The book also delves into the social and cultural factors that contributed to the belief in witchcraft, including the fear of female power and the association of witchcraft with marginalized groups such as the poor and the elderly.Overall, ""A Historical Account of the Belief in Witchcraft in Scotland"" provides a detailed and insightful look at the complex history of witchcraft in Scotland and its impact on Scottish society and culture.1884. Found in this volume is a historical account of witchcraft in Scotland, with chapters delineating various time periods up to AD 1465 through AD 1724. It is an introduction tracing the legends of wizardry and spectral appearances to the earliest periods of Scottish history. It is the best chronological and historical account of such matters in Scotland, and being strictly a monograph, independent from Law's �������Memorialls������� which Mr. Sharpe edited.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Nombre de pages :
- 268
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781169307162
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre relié
- Format numérique:
- Genaaid
- Dimensions :
- 178 mm x 254 mm
- Poids :
- 680 g
