Matthew Hopkins Book order

The book presents a detailed account of witch-hunting practices employed by Matthew Hopkins, a notorious figure in 16th-century England. Written to justify his actions and counter skepticism, it explores his methods of torture and investigation. First published in 1647, it serves as both a defense of his campaign against witches and a commentary on the societal beliefs of the time, revealing the dark intersections of fear, superstition, and authority in early modern witch hunts.