Télécharger le livre :  Urban Magic in Early Modern Spain

Drawing on the graphic and revealing evidence recorded by the different courts in early modern Saragossa, this book captures the spirit of an age when religious faith vied for people's hearts and minds with centuries-old beliefs in witchcraft and superstition.
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2014-01-21
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Scottish Witches and Witch-Hunters

This book brings together twelve studies that collectively provide an overview of the main issues of live interest in Scottish witchcraft. As well as fresh studies of the well-established topic of witch-hunting, the book also launches an exploration of some of the more...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2013-10-31
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Satanism, Magic and Mysticism in Fin-de-siècle France

An interdisciplinary study of the supernatural and the occult in fin-de-siècle France (1870-1914), the present volume examines the explosion of interest in devil-worship, magic and mysticism both from an historical perspective and through analysis of key literary works...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2012-06-07
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Witchcraft and Demonology in South-West England, 1640-1789

Using south-western England as a focus for considering the continued place of witchcraft and demonology in provincial culture in the period between the English and French revolutions, Barry shows how witch-beliefs were intricately woven into the fabric of daily life,...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2011-12-13
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Magical Treasure Hunting in Europe and North America

The first comprehensive history of magical treasure hunting from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, revealing a magical universe of treasure spirits, and wizards who tried to deal with them. Combining history and anthropology, this study sees treasure hunting as an...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2011-11-22
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Demons of Urban Reform

A comparative analysis of early witch trials in Lucerne, Nuremberg and Basel, within the context of criminal justice and social control. The case of Lucerne presents a fascinating interplay between witch trials and a transformation in the city's criminal procedure on...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2011-03-23
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Victorian Occultism and the Making of Modern Magic

The late Victorian period witnessed the remarkable revival of magical practice and belief. Butler examines the individuals, institutions and literature associated with this revival and demonstrates how Victorian occultism provided an alternative to the tightening camps...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2011-01-05
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Witchcraft and Masculinities in Early Modern Europe

Men – as accused witches, witch-hunters, werewolves and the demonically possessed – are the focus of analysis in this collection of essays by leading scholars of early modern European witchcraft. The gendering of witch persecution and witchcraft belief is explored...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2009-10-22
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Man as Witch

Witch-hunts in Central Europe were by no means focused only on women; one in four alleged witches was male. This study analyzes and describes the witch trials of men in French and German-speaking regions, opening up a little known chapter of early modern times, and...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2009-06-25
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Charms, Charmers and Charming

Bringing together many of today's key scholars of verbal charming, these essays cover vernacular magical texts and practice from Malaysia to Madagascar, and from England to Estonia. As the most comprehensive collection of research on charms, charmers and charming...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2008-11-19
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  The Realities of Witchcraft and Popular Magic in Early Modern Europe

Exploring the elements of reality in early modern witchcraft and popular magic, through a combination of detailed archival research and broad-ranging interdisciplinary analyses, this book complements and challenges existing scholarship, and offers unique insights into...
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2008-06-11
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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Télécharger le livre :  Witchcraft and belief in Early Modern Scotland

This pioneering collection concentrates on witchcraft beliefs rather than witch-hunting. It ranges widely across areas of popular belief, culture and ritual practice, as well as dealing with intellectual life and incorporating regional and comparative elements.
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan
Parution : 2007-12-04
Collection : Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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