Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft V3

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, covering the period from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. The book is divided into three volumes, with the third volume focusing on the witch trials and persecutions that took place in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. Lea draws on a wide range of primary sources, including court records, trial transcripts, and contemporary accounts, to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of the social, cultural, and political context in which witchcraft accusations and trials occurred. The book is an important resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and the early modern period.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.