Witchcraft Persecutions in Bavaria

Popular Magic, Religious Zealotry and Reason of State in Early Modern Europe

Autori

• Wolfgang Behringer

Parametri

• 504 pagine
• 18 ore di lettura

• Germania
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Focusing on the historical context of witchcraft, this groundbreaking study presents a comprehensive overview of prosecutions from 1300-1800, revealing that witch hunting was not a uniform occurrence. It highlights that a significant majority of executions occurred between 1586 and 1630. Additionally, the author explores the social and political ramifications of witchcraft and delves into the intricate religious debates between believers and skeptics, providing a nuanced understanding of this complex topic for an English-speaking audience.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

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