The European Witchcraze 1560-1660

The European Witchcraze 1560-1660 - Access to History

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About the series
The Access to History series is the most popular and trusted series for advanced level history students, offering:
- Authoritative, engaging and accessible content
- Comprehensive coverage of the AS and A level history specifications
- Design features, study guides and web support to help students achieve exam success.

About the book
This title covers the history of the witchcraze in early modern Europe. The book examines major questions such as:
- Why was there a growing intolerance of witches?
- What social and economic factors led to the people being accused of witchcraft?
- What were the nature of witchcraft accusations?
- How did geography influence prosecutions?
- Why are there different interpretations around witch-hunting in early modern Europe?

Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips written by examiners provide the opportunity to develop exam skills

Book information

ISBN: 9781444110081
Publisher: Hodder Education
Imprint: Hodder Education
Pub date:
DEWEY: 133.43094
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 192
Weight: -1g
Height: 244mm
Width: 172mm