English Witchcraft, 1560-1736

James Sharpe author

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:25th May '03

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This chronological collection charts the change in attitudes to witchcraft during the period 1560-1736, which culminates in the educated debate on the reality of witchcraft and the gradual decline in belief in witches and associated phenomena.

'without a doubt one of the most important publications on witchcraft trials and beliefs in recent years' Journal of American Folklore 'Libraries that cannot afford large microfilm collections-and those include most college and university libraries in this country and Britain-can now serve the interests of their readers (students and professors alike) with hard copies of some of the most important works relating to the history of witchcraft in England.' Albion 'Anyone lucky enough to have access to a library that invests in this collection will find it an excellent introduction to the riches both of the publications generated by English witchcraft and of the current scholarship on the subject.' History 'The six volumes are nicely bound; each contains an excellent introductory essay to the documents as a whole, and individual commentaries provide context for each selected text ... even undergraduates will have little difficulty mining the jewels in this collection [and] for any serious research institution English Witchcraft 1560-1736 is a must-have.' Sixteenth Century Journal

ISBN: 9781851967353

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 5896g

2896 pages