Joseph Klaits Books

Considers the general course and significance of the European witch craze of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

Focusing on the late seventeenth century, this book explores how printed propaganda was used to shape public consciousness in early modern France. It examines the systematic controls governments implemented over printed materials, analyzing the purposes, mechanisms, content, and audience of royal propaganda. By delving into these aspects, the book reveals the intricate relationship between power and communication during this transformative period in history.