Witchcraft Narratives in Germany by Alison Rowlands

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Witchcraft Narratives in Germany by Alison Rowlands

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Part of Studies In Early Modern European History series

Summary

Witchcraft narratives in Germany explains why witch-trials failed to gain momentum and escalate into 'witch-crazes' in certain parts of early modern Europe. -- .

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Witchcraft Narratives in Germany by Alison Rowlands

Witchcraft narratives in Germany explains why witch-trials failed to gain momentum and escalate into 'witch-crazes' in certain parts of early modern Europe.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.

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Alison Rowlands is Senior Lecturer in European History at the University of Essex
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ISBN 13 9780719052590
ISBN 10 0719052599
Title Witchcraft Narratives in Germany
Author Alison Rowlands
Series Studies In Early Modern European History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Manchester University Press
Year published 2003-03-06
Number of pages 256
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