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Record Nr.

UNINA9910792061303321

Autore

Durrant Jonathan B (Jonathan Bryan)

Titolo

Historical dictionary of witchcraft

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, MD, : Scarecrow Press, 2012

Lanham, Md. : , : Scarecrow Press, , 2012

ISBN

1-299-28207-5

0-8108-7512-8

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xix, 271 pages)

Collana

Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements

Altri autori (Persone)

BaileyMichael David <1971->

Disciplina

133.4/303

Soggetti

Witchcraft - History

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Revised edition of: Historical dictionary of witchcraft / Michael D. Bailey.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Editor's Foreword; Acknowledgments; Chronology; Introduction; THE DICTIONARY; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; Y; Bibliography; About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

The second edition of Historical Dictionary of Witchcraft covers the history of the Witchcraft from 1750 B.C.E. though the modern day. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on witch hunts, witchcraft trials, and related practices around the world. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of witchcraft.