The Scottish Witch-Hunt in Context [Paperback]

Julian Goodare (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Studies in Early Modern European History | Publication Date: September 21, 2002

This book is a collection of essays on Scottish witchcraft and witch-hunting, which covers the whole period of the Scottish witch-hunt, from the mid-16th century to the early 18th. It particularly emphasizes the later stages, since scholars are now as keen to explain why witch-hunting declined as why it occurred. There are studies of particular witchcraft panics, including a reassessment of the role of King James VI. The book thus covers a wide range of topics concerned with Scottish witch-hunting – and also places it in the context of other topics: gender relations, folklore, magic and healing, and moral regulation by church and state.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Indeed, the collection will be a valuable contribution to the whole field of witchcraft studies and find ready acceptance in many library collections and on course booklists.”—Professor Stuart Clark, University of Wales, Swansea

About the Author

Julian Goodare is Lecturer in Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Manchester University Press (September 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0719060249
• ISBN-13: 978-0719060243
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,177,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)