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A Historical Account of the Belief in Witchcraft in Scotland

A Historical Account of the Belief in Witchcraft in Scotland

Sharpe, Charles Kirkpatrick

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ISBN10: 1162621168
ISBN13: 9781162621166
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.56 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
A Historical Account of the Belief in Witchcraft in Scotland by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe is a comprehensive study of the belief in witchcraft in Scotland from the early 16th century to the late 18th century. The book explores the social, political, and religious factors that contributed to the rise of witchcraft beliefs in Scotland and the subsequent persecution of those accused of witchcraft. Sharpe examines the various trials and executions of alleged witches, as well as the cultural and literary representations of witches in Scotland during this period. He also provides an analysis of the decline of witchcraft beliefs in Scotland and the role of the Scottish Enlightenment in shaping public attitudes towards witchcraft. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft in Scotland and its impact on Scottish society and culture.1884. Found in this volume is a historical account of witchcraft in Scotland, with chapters delineating various time periods up to AD 1465 through AD 1724. It is an introduction tracing the legends of wizardry and spectral appearances to the earliest periods of Scottish history. It is the best chronological and historical account of such matters in Scotland, and being strictly a monograph, independent from Law's �������Memorialls������� which Mr. Sharpe edited.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.

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