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Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Professor Marion Gibson is a captivating exploration that delves into the dark and fascinating world of witchcraft trials. This meticulously researched narrative will enchant readers, weaving together thirteen pivotal trials that illuminate the global saga of witch-hunts and their enduring impact.
Throughout history, the persecution of witches has yielded tragic outcomes, a theme that Gibson navigates with both sensitivity and insight. From the Middle Ages to the 18th century, you will encounter gripping accounts of women like Helena Scheuberin, Anny Sampson, and Joan Wright—individuals whose voices have often been silenced by powerful figures of their time, such as King James I and the notorious 'Witchfinder General,' Matthew Hopkins.
This thought-provoking work serves not only as a comprehensive history of witchcraft but also as a cautionary tale for contemporary society. Gibson’s vivid recounting of these true stories highlights how fear can weaponize belief, branding marginalized individuals—chiefly women—as wicked and dangerous.
As you navigate through Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials, prepare to be both enlightened and challenged. This book stands as a stark reminder that the witch remains ever-present on trial in our times.
ISBN: | 9781398508538 |
Author: | Marion Gibson |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
Dimensions: | 130 x 196 x 23 mm |
Publication Date: | 26 September, 2024 |
Pagination: | 320 pages, 2 x 8pp colour plates sections |
Weight: | 258g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’