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UNINA9910461813803321 |
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Autore |
Davidson Jane P |
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Titolo |
Early modern supernatural [[electronic resource] ] : the dark side of European culture, 1400-1700 / / Jane P. Davidson |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Santa Barbara, CA, : Praeger, c2012 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-39354-9 |
0-313-39344-3 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (256 p.) |
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Collana |
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Praeger series on the early modern world |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Occultism - Social aspects - Europe - History |
Supernatural - Social aspects - Europe - History |
Popular culture - Europe - History |
Learning and scholarship - Europe - History |
Social change - Europe - History |
Electronic books. |
Europe Social life and customs |
Europe Intellectual life |
Europe History 1492-1648 |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Devil and Devils; Chapter 2 Witches; Chapter 3 Demonology, Possession, and Exorcism; Chapter 4 Black Magic; Chapter 5 Ghosts, Specters, and Poltergeists; Chapter 6 Werewolves; Conclusion; Appendix I: Early Modern Artists Who Depicted Themes from the Dark Side; Appendix II: Biographical Notes on Some Notable Dark Side Experts; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Z |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Devils, ghosts, poltergeists, werewolves, and witches are all covered in this book about the ""dark side"" of supernatural beliefs in early modern Europe, tapping period literature, folklore, art, and scholarly writings in its investigation. |
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