Synopsis "Materials Toward A History Of Witchcraft V2"
Materials Toward A History Of Witchcraft V2 is a book written by Henry C. Lea, a renowned historian and scholar of medieval and early modern Europe. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of witchcraft, tracing its origins from ancient times to the early modern period. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on the period from the 15th to the 18th centuries. In this volume, Lea examines the social, cultural, and religious factors that contributed to the rise of witchcraft beliefs and practices in Europe during this period. The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including court records, trial transcripts, and contemporary accounts of witchcraft trials and persecutions. Lea also provides extensive analysis and commentary on the historical context of these sources, offering insights into the attitudes and beliefs of the people who participated in witchcraft trials and persecutions. Overall, Materials Toward A History Of Witchcraft V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and its impact on European society and culture. It is a scholarly work that presents a detailed and nuanced examination of this fascinating and often misunderstood topic.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1890 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
