Publisher's Synopsis
""King James and the Witches of Lothian"" by Thomas Wright is a historical non-fiction book that explores the infamous North Berwick witch trials of the late 16th century. The book focuses on the role of King James VI of Scotland, who was heavily involved in the trials and later wrote a book on demonology. The author delves into the political and religious context of the time, as well as the beliefs and practices of witchcraft in Scotland. Wright also examines the impact of the trials on the people of Lothian and the wider Scottish society, shedding light on a dark period of Scottish history. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the witch hunts that swept across Europe during the early modern period.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Narratives of Sorcery and Magic From the Most Authentic Sources Part 1, by Thomas Wright. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141659.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
