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Exploring the dark history of witch hunts, this book delves into the motivations behind the persecution of those accused of witchcraft. It examines the roles of figures like Joan of Arc and Matthew Hopkins, revealing how personal vendettas, political ambitions, and the desire for self-preservation fueled these brutal acts. Covering a timeline from the Middle Ages to modern times, it provides a gripping narrative that highlights the societal and individual forces at play during these tragic events, shedding light on the true nature of the so-called "butchers" of history.
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Whores of the Devil: Witch-Hunts and Witch-Trials, Erik Durschmied
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Whores of the Devil: Witch-Hunts and Witch-Trials
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Erik Durschmied
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780752456461
- Category
- Social sciences, World history
- Description
- Exploring the dark history of witch hunts, this book delves into the motivations behind the persecution of those accused of witchcraft. It examines the roles of figures like Joan of Arc and Matthew Hopkins, revealing how personal vendettas, political ambitions, and the desire for self-preservation fueled these brutal acts. Covering a timeline from the Middle Ages to modern times, it provides a gripping narrative that highlights the societal and individual forces at play during these tragic events, shedding light on the true nature of the so-called "butchers" of history.