A study of distrust of public institutions in Britain and America, showing how this seemingly modern phenomenon actually shaped the political, legal, economic, and religious discourse of the early modern period, inspiring reforms of criminal procedure, changes to public credit and financial systems, and challenges to church hierarchies.
An analysis of what the European witch-hunts were, where they proliferated, who were the accusers and what the accusations actually were.
Focusing on the historical context of witchcraft trials, this book explores the persecution of numerous individuals in Scotland accused of witchcraft. It offers new insights into the societal and cultural factors that fueled these events, highlighting the often-overlooked narratives of both women and men who faced trial and execution. Through a detailed examination of the witch-hunting phenomenon, the work sheds light on the complexities of justice and superstition in early modern Scotland.