Publisher's Synopsis
Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft V3 is a book written by Henry C. Lea. It is a comprehensive study of the history of witchcraft, with a focus on the materials that have been used to document and understand the practice. The book is divided into three volumes, with the third volume covering the period from the 16th to the 18th century. It includes a wealth of primary source material, including trial records, treatises, and other documents that shed light on the beliefs and practices of witches and their accusers. Lea's analysis is thorough and detailed, providing readers with a deep understanding of the social, cultural, and political context in which witchcraft accusations arose. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of history, anthropology, and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and its impact on society.1890. Volume 3 of 3: The following volumes are a complete and accurate account of witchcraft. They provide a detailed account of how the theory was developed and how it is interpreted. Lea composes factual references that will inform and enlighten anyone seeking more knowledge of an everlasting practice of magic or sorcery. Partial Contents: Demoniacal Possession; Witchcraft by Regions; Decline of Witchcraft; Final Controversies; Witchcraft and Disease; Survivals into Later Times; Modern Popular Beliefs. Volume 1 ISBN 0766183602, Volume 2 ISBN 0766183580.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.
