Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland

James VI's Demonology and the North Berwick Witches

Autori

• Lawrence Normand
• Gareth Roberts

Parametri

• 468 pagine
• 17 ore di lettura

• Scozia
• Storia

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Focusing on the North Berwick witch hunt, this volume explores key concepts of witchcraft and demonology through the lens of King James's multifaceted role in the trials. It presents previously unpublished legal documents alongside accessible versions of historical texts, including "News from Scotland" and "Demonology." Comprehensive introductory sections and notes contextualize the material within Scottish court politics, social history, and the evolution of witchcraft prosecutions before 1590, while integrating contemporary scholarship on European witchcraft history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2000

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