Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland, 1500-1800
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Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland, 1500-1800

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Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland, 1500-1800

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This comprehensive study examines Polish demonology in relation to witchcraft trials in Wielkopolska, revealing the witch as a force for both good and evil. It explores the use of witchcraft, the nature of accusations and the role of gender.

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Year
2013
ISBN
9781137384218
Topic
History
Subtopic
European History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Prologue
  4. 1  Witchcraft in Context: Histories and Historiographies
  5. 2  The World of the Witches: Confessions and Conflicts
  6. 3  Witchcraft and Gender: Intimate Servants and Excluded Masculinities
  7. 4  Framing the Witch: Legal Theories and Realities
  8. 5  Nullus Deus, Sine Diabolo: The Ecclesiastical Witch
  9. 6  Beyond Demonology: Blame the Witches
  10. 7  Sceptical Voices: Ending the Era
  11. 8  Epilogue: Comparisons and Conclusions
  12. Notes
  13. Bibliography
  14. Index