Witch Hunts in Europe and America: An Encyclopedia (Greenwood Biographies)
by William E. Burns
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From early sorcery trials of the 14th century-associated primarily with French and Papal courts-to the witch executions of the late 18th century, this book's entries cover witch-hunting in individual countries, major witch trials from Chelmsford, England, to Salem, Massachusetts, and significant individuals from famous witches to the devout persecutors. Entries such as the evil eye, familiars, and witch-finders cover specific aspects of the witch-hunting process, while entries on writers and show more modern interpretations provide insight into the current thinking on early modern witch hunts.||From the show lessTags
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William E. Burns is a historian who lives in the Washington, D.C. area with interests in the early modern world and the history of science. He is the author of several books, including Science in World History (2011), Science and Technology in Colonial America (2005), Science in the Enlightenment: An Encyclopedia (2003), and The Scientific show more Revolution: An Encyclopedia (2001). show less
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Reference, General Nonfiction
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- 133.4 — Philosophy & psychology Parapsychology & occultism Specific topics in parapsychology and occultism Demonology and witchcraft
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- BF1584 .E9 .B87 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Psychology Occult sciences Witchcraft
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