Witchcraft narratives in Germany Rothenburg, 1561–1652

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Synopsis

Looks at why witch-trials failed to gain momentum and escalate into 'witch-crazes' in certain parts of early modern Europe. Exames the rich legal records of the German city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a city which experienced a very restrained pattern of witch-trials and just one execution for witchcraft between 1561 and 1652. Explores the social and psychological conflicts that lay behind the making of accusations and confessions of witchcraft. Offers insights into other areas of early modern life, such as experiences of and beliefs about communal conflict, magic, motherhood, childhood and illness. Offers a critique of existing explanations for the gender bias of witch-trials, and a new explanation as to why most witches were women.An electronic edition of this book is freely available under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND) licence.

Book details

Series:
Studies in Early Modern European History
Author:
Alison Rowlands
ISBN:
9781526137982
Related ISBNs:
9780719052590, 9781847795205
Publisher:
Manchester University Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2024-11-02
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2003
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality