The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe, 3rd Edition

Why did the trials take place?  Why did they suddenly expand in Europe at this time?  How many trials were there, and where, and how did they end?  Using recent findings, this revised edition examines early Europe’s fascination with witches and witchcraft.

• Last edition has sold over 22,000 copies!

• Contains the latest material on this intriguing topic

• Strong endorsements and  previous editions have been widely reviewed

1. Introduction

2. The intellectual foundations

3. The legal foundations

4. The impact of the Reformation

5. The social context

6. The dynamics of witch-hunting

7. The chronology and geography of witch-hunting

8. The decline and end of witch-hunting

9. Witch-hunting after the trials