Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic: Male Witches in Central Europe

Schulte, R.

Witch-hunts in Central Europe were by no means focused only on women; one in four alleged witches was male. This study analyzes and describes the witch trials of men in French and German-speaking regions, opening up a little known chapter of early modern times, and revealing the conflicts from which witch-hunts of men evolved.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-06-25

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230537026

DOI: 10.1057/9780230240742

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 325