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The Discovery of Witches

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The book presents a detailed account of witch-hunting practices employed by Matthew Hopkins, a notorious figure in 16th-century England. Written to justify his actions and counter skepticism, it explores his methods of torture and investigation. First published in 1647, it serves as both a defense of his campaign against witches and a commentary on the societal beliefs of the time, revealing the dark intersections of fear, superstition, and authority in early modern witch hunts.

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The Discovery of Witches, Matthew Hopkins

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2021
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Titolo
The Discovery of Witches
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2021
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
16
ISBN13
9798888973776
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The book presents a detailed account of witch-hunting practices employed by Matthew Hopkins, a notorious figure in 16th-century England. Written to justify his actions and counter skepticism, it explores his methods of torture and investigation. First published in 1647, it serves as both a defense of his campaign against witches and a commentary on the societal beliefs of the time, revealing the dark intersections of fear, superstition, and authority in early modern witch hunts.