Witches And Neighbours Av Robin (University Of Oxford) Briggs

<i>Witches and Neighbours</i> is a highly original and unconventional analysis of a fascinating historical phenomenon. Unlike other studies of the subject which focus on the mechanisms of persecution, this book presents a rich picture of witchcraft as an all-pervasive aspect of life in early modern Europe.<br/><p>This book is not available from Blackwell in the United States and the Philippines.<br/></p><ul><li><br/></li><li>A fascinating and accessible account of the central role of witchcraft in early modern Europe.<br/></li><li>A standard work on the subject of witchcraft now available in a revised edition with an updated bibliography.<br/></li><li>Presents an unconventional interpretation of the role and influence of witchcraft<br/></li><li>Argues that witchcraft was as complex and changing as the society of which it formed a vital part.<br/></li><li>Draws on a range of original sources to vividly illustrate the arguments.</li></ul>