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Paperback. 'The most chilling witch-hunt in English history .. fascinating' Independent on Sunday Num Pages: 384 pages, integrated throughout. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLH; HRQX5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719561214
- ISBN
- 9780719561214
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.15
€ 16.99
€ 13.15
paperback. September 1613. In Belvoir Castle, the heir of one of England's great noble families falls suddenly and dangerously ill. His body is 'tormented' with violent convulsions. Within a few short weeks he will suffer an excruciating death. Soon the whole family will be stricken with the same terrifying symptoms. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HRQX5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099549147
- ISBN
- 9780099549147
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 11.60
€ 19.99
€ 11.60
Paperback. Provides important background for the continued scholarly and popular interest in witches and witchcraft today Editor(s): Breslaw, Elaine G. Num Pages: 550 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3H; 3JB; 3JD; HBTB; HRQX5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 26. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 550
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814798515
- ISBN
- 9780814798515
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.69
€ 36.99
€ 30.69
Paperback. Explores the development of witchcraft and of the belief in it, the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century obsession that spawned witch-hunting, the eventual decline of witchcraft, and the phenomenon's fascinating 'afterlife' that has involved the Nazis' fixation and modern treatments including Arthur Miller's acclaimed The Crucible. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: HRQX5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 210 x 4. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Shire Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780747812913
- ISBN
- 9780747812913
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Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.15
€ 10.99
€ 9.15
Paperback. * broad geographical coverage: covers North America and Africa, as well as Europe * covers contemporary as well as historical witchcraft: reveals witchcraft as an important issue of our times * synthesizes the latest research to provide an accessible and engaging account. Series: Themes in History. Num Pages: 360 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HRQX5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745627182
- ISBN
- 9780745627182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 32.28
€ 32.99
€ 32.28
Hardcover. This text combines research with the author's investigations to produce an account of the role of witchcraft in the past. It argues that witchcraft - its belief and persecutions - cannot be explained by general causes but was as complex and changing as the society of which it formed a vital part. Num Pages: 416 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD1; HRQX5; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 168 x 241 x 29. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233251
- ISBN
- 9780631233251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.86
€ 146.86
Paperback. Witches and Neighbours is a highly original and unconventional analysis of a fascinating historical phenomenon. Unlike other studies of the subject which focus on the mechanisms of persecution, this book presents a rich picture of witchcraft as an all-pervasive aspect of life in early modern Europe. Num Pages: 416 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HRQX5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233268
- ISBN
- 9780631233268
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Condition: New
€ 47.45
€ 47.45
Paperback. Devil worship, black magic, and witchcraft have long captivated anthropologists as well as the general public. This volume explores the intersection of expert and lay understandings of evil and the cultural forms that evil assumes. Series: Studies in Public and Applied Anthropology. Num Pages: 164 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HRQX5; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785331527
- ISBN
- 9781785331527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.78
€ 37.78
Hardback. Devil worship, black magic, and witchcraft have long captivated anthropologists as well as the general public. This volume explores the intersection of expert and lay understandings of evil and the cultural forms that evil assumes. Series: Studies in Public and Applied Anthropology. Num Pages: 164 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HRQX5; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785330858
- ISBN
- 9781785330858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.33
€ 155.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBTB; HRQX9; JFSJ1; VXWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 134 x 19. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062510365
- ISBN
- 9780062510365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.47
€ 17.99
€ 15.47
Paperback. Throughout history, to the present day, witchcraft raises questions about the distinction between reality and fantasy, faith and proof. This Very Short Introduction explores witchcraft, both as a contemporary phenomenon and a historical subject. It looks at witch-beliefs and accusations around the world, from pre-history to the present. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, 15 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: HBT; HRQX5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 111 x 10. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 162
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199236954
- ISBN
- 9780199236954
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.59
€ 11.99
€ 10.59
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): West, Melissa. Num Pages: 274 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRQX; VXWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 181 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- Wellfleet Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781577151241
- ISBN
- 9781577151241
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.77
€ 14.99
€ 11.77
Paperback. Witchcraft violence is a feature of many contemporary African societies. In Ghana, belief in witchcraft and the malignant activities of putative witches is prevalent. This book provides a detailed account of Ghanaian witchcraft beliefs and practices and their role in fueling violent attacks on these alleged witches. Num Pages: 336 pages, 19 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDH; HRQX5; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785335167
- ISBN
- 9781785335167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.81
€ 44.81
Hardback. Witchcraft violence is a feature of many contemporary African societies. In Ghana, belief in witchcraft and the malignant activities of putative witches is prevalent. This book provides a detailed account of Ghanaian witchcraft beliefs and practices and their role in fueling violent attacks on these alleged witches. Num Pages: 344 pages, 19 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDH; HRQX5. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782385608
- ISBN
- 9781782385608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.58
€ 168.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; HRQX5; JFFE; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226029740
- ISBN
- 9780226029740
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 30.81
€ 38.99
€ 30.81
Paperback. A fascinating and in-depth study of witchcraft in contemporary South Africa. Series: Anthropology, Culture and Society. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 figures/6 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJPN; HRQX5; JHMP; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745315584
- ISBN
- 9780745315584
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 30.38
€ 38.99
€ 30.38
Paperback. This study traces the history of witchcraft and magic from 1736 - the year of the Witchcraft Act - to the year 1951, when the passing of the Fraudulent Mediums Act finally erased the concept of witchcraft from the statute books. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; HRQX5; HRQX9; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719056567
- ISBN
- 9780719056567
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.90
€ 37.90
hardcover. Situated at the crossroads of history and literary studies, this book examines confession's place at the heart of French demonology. Num Pages: 204 pages, 8 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HRAX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107074408
- ISBN
- 9781107074408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.03€ 109.56
€ 112.03
€ 109.56
Paperback. A regional and comparative study of early modern witchcraft. This book provides a case study on Essex, as well as drawing comparisons with other regions of early modern England. Num Pages: 380 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB; HRQX5; HRQX9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415196123
- ISBN
- 9780415196123
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.67
€ 55.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLC; HBTB; HRQX5; HRQX9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801492891
- ISBN
- 9780801492891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.25
€ 36.99
€ 33.25
Paperback. A thoroughly revised, greatly expanded edition of the most important documentary history of European witchcraft ever published. Editor(s): Kors, Alan Charles; Peters, Edward. Num Pages: 480 pages, 44 illus. BIC Classification: 1D; 3D; 3JD; HBT; HRQX5; JFC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812217513
- ISBN
- 9780812217513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.78
€ 46.99
€ 41.78
Paperback. Provides an introduction to the key concepts of witchcraft and demonology through a detailed study of the notorious episodes of Scottish history, the North Berwick witch hunt, in which King James was involved as alleged victim, interrogator, judge and demonologist. Series: Exeter Studies in History S. Num Pages: 468 pages, 18 black & white plates, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBLH; HRQX5; HRQX9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 179 x 23. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859893886
- ISBN
- 9780859893886
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 46.18
€ 50.99
€ 46.18
Paperback. The first detailed account of the life and work of Bishop Francis Hutchinson (1660-1739), author of one of the most important witchcraft texts of the early modern period, An historical essay concerning witchcraft (1718). This work has captivated readers for centuries and still a vital source for those investigating witchcraft trials of the period Num Pages: 236 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRC; HRQX5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 237 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719096785
- ISBN
- 9780719096785
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.09
€ 39.09
Paperback. Presents a history and ethnography of Puerto Rican brujeria (witch-healing). This book explores how brujeria emerged from a blending of Catholicism, Afro-Latin religions, French Spiritism, and folk Protestantism and also looks at how it has adapted to changes in state policies and responded to global flows of ideas and commodities. Num Pages: 335 pages, 50 b&w figures. BIC Classification: 1KJP; HRQX5; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 509. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780292771260
- ISBN
- 9780292771260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.25
€ 36.99
€ 33.25