Witchcraft: A Ladybird Expert Book

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An accessible, authoritative and captivating introduction to witchcraft for adult readers Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Witchcraft is an accessible, authoritative and captivating introduction to the magical myths that have coloured the popular imagination for centuries. Written by celebrated historian and broadcaster Dr Suzannah Lipscomb, Witchcraft explores the moment in history when witches were perceived to be especially dangerous- the famous witch hunts between 1450 and 1750. You'll learn how the figure of the witch remains culturally relevant. In horror films, TV shows and pop culture, the figure of the witch retains her potency to attract and repel. Witch hunts in one form or another have persisted for thousands of years. Understanding why people were and continue to be persecuted for witchcraft matters now, more than ever.

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb is Reader in Early Modern History at the University of Roehampton, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. She received her DPhil in History from Balliol College, Oxford; writes a column for History Today; and has written and presented historical documentaries on the BBC, ITV, Channel Five, and National Geographic Channel, including a two-part series on Witches- A Century of Murder. Her books include 1536- The Year that Changed Henry VIII, A Visitor's Companion to Tudor England, and The King is Dead! The Last Will and Testament of Henry VIII.

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