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Witches and Neighbours is a highly original and unconventional analysis of a fascinating historical phenomenon. Unlike other studies of the subject which focus on the mechanisms of persecution, this book presents a rich picture of witchcraft as an all-pervasive aspect of life in early modern Europe. This book is not available from Blackwell in the United States and the Philippines. * A fascinating and accessible account of the central role of witchcraft in early modern Europe. * A standard work on the subject of witchcraft now available in a revised edition with an updated bibliography. * Presents an unconventional interpretation of the role and influence of witchcraft * Argues that witchcraft was as complex and changing as the society of which it formed a vital part. * Draws on a range of original sources to vividly illustrate the arguments.

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Book category Books in English Humanities History Regional & national history

• Full title: Witches and Neighbours - The Social and Cultural Context of European Witchcraft 2e
• Author: Robin Briggs
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 420
• EAN: 9780631233268
• ISBN: 0631233261
• ID: 04899675
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Weight: 628 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 153 × 23 mm
• Date of publishing: 25. February 2002

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