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Witchcraft narratives in Germany
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Description
Centred on the German city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and its rural hinterland, the study draws on the city's rich records to uncover the social and psychological tensions underlying witchcraft accusations and confessions. Remarkably, Rothenburg ob der Tauber saw just one execution for witchcraft between 1561 and 1652. This local pattern provides a vital counterpoint to prevailing historical narratives of widespread persecution, highlighting the 'relative failure' of witch-hunts in parts of Germany and questioning the assumption that mass trials were the early modern norm.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
258
Release Date:
2026-01-20
Publication Date:
2026-01-20
Publisher:
Manchester University Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1526195720
ISBN13:
9781526195722
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Weight:
398 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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