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Tens of thousands of people were persecuted and put to death as witches between 1400 and 1700 the great age of witch hunts. Why did the witch hunts arise, flourish and decline during this period? What purpose did the persecutions serve? Who was accused, and what was the role of magic in the hunts? This important reassessment of witch panics and persecutions in Europeand colonial America both challenges and enhances existing interpretations of the phenomenon. Locating its origins 400 years earlier in the growing perception of threats to Western Christendom, Robert Thurston outlines the development of a persecuting society in which campaigns against scapegoats such as heretics, Jews, lepers and homosexuals set the scene for the later witch hunts.He examines the creation of the witch stereotype and looks at how the early trials and hunts evolved, with the shift from accusatory to inquisitorial court procedures and reliance upon confessions leading to the increasing use of torture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Witch Hunts' by Robert Thurston? A: The book explores the persecution of tens of thousands of people accused of witchcraft between 1400 and 1700, examining the origins, societal implications, and the evolution of witch hunts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Witch Hunts'? A: The author of 'The Witch Hunts' is Robert Thurston.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Witch Hunts' contain? A: 'The Witch Hunts' contains 366 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Witch Hunts' have? A: 'The Witch Hunts' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Witch Hunts' published? A: 'The Witch Hunts' was published on December 18, 2006.
- Q: What edition of 'The Witch Hunts' is available? A: The book is available in its second edition.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in 'The Witch Hunts'? A: The main themes include the societal perception of witchcraft, the creation of witch stereotypes, the role of magic, and the transition from accusatory to inquisitorial court procedures.
- Q: Is 'The Witch Hunts' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Witch Hunts' provides a significant reassessment of witch hunts and is suitable for academic study related to history and social sciences.
- Q: What historical period does 'The Witch Hunts' cover? A: 'The Witch Hunts' covers the period from 1400 to 1700, the great age of witch hunts.
- Q: Does 'The Witch Hunts' include references to other persecuted groups? A: Yes, the book discusses campaigns against scapegoats such as heretics, Jews, lepers, and homosexuals, which set the stage for the witch hunts.