The book provides an overview and analysis of the witch trials in the Scottish Borders in the 17th century. The 17th century was a time of upheaval in Scottish and British history, with a civil war, the abolition of the monarchy, the plague and the reformation all influencing the social context at the time. This book explores the social, political, geographical, religious and legal structures that led to the increased amount of witch trials and executions in the Scottish Borders. As well as looking at specific trials the book also explores the role of women, both as accuser and as accused.
| ISBN: | 9781804250099 |
| Publication date: | 13th October 2022 |
| Author: | Mary W Craig |
| Publisher: | Luath Press an imprint of Luath Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
European history: Reformation Gender studies: women and girls Witchcraft Local history |
The book provides an overview and analysis of the witch trials in the Scottish Borders in the 17th century. The 17th century was a time of upheaval in Scottish and British history, with a civil war, the abolition of the monarchy, the plague and the reformation all influencing the social context at the time. This book explores the social, political, geographical, religious and legal structures that led to the increased amount of witch trials and executions in the Scottish Borders. As well as looking at specific trials the book also explores the role of women, both as accuser and as accused.
Borders Witch Hunt features in the following genres: European history: Reformation, Gender studies: women and girls, Witchcraft, Local history
Borders Witch Hunt is available in Paperback, Hardback, Ebook
Borders Witch Hunt was written by Mary W Craig and published by Luath Press an imprint of Luath Press Ltd
Borders Witch Hunt has 224 pages
£8.09