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Whores of the Devil : Witch-Hunts and Witch-Trials .Erik Durschmied

Whores of the Devil : Witch-Hunts and Witch-Trials
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Author: Erik Durschmied
Page Count: 320 pages
Published Date: 12 Jul 2010
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Publication Country: Stroud, United Kingdom
Language: English
Type: eBook
ISBN: 9780752456461
File size: 49 Mb
File Name: Whores.of.the.Devil.Witch-Hunts.and.Witch-Trials.pdf
Download Link: Whores of the Devil Witch-Hunts and Witch-Trials
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What is a witch? A woman (usually), unimaginably old, with streaming grey hair, who rides the air on her broom and devours little children. We can take it for granted that this type of witch doesn't exist, but villains there have been, and butchers too. Who were these monsters, those who accused, arrested, judged and condemned without showing consideration or pity? What were their motives? Did they act to uphold the received faith, or was it purely for self-preservation? Was it a cover for the execution of private vendettas and personal gains, or for the achievement of political aims and public recognition? In his fascinating book Eric Durschmied explores the history of witch delusion and the cruel butchers who hunted and executed so-called witches, exploring a period from the Middle Ages to modern times. With its strong narrative and vivid depiction of characters such as Joan of Arc, Martin Luther and Witchfinder-General Matthew Hopkins, Whores of the Devil, is a passionate investigation of some of the greatest cruelties in history.

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