A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 by Wallace Notestein

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A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 is a book by Wallace Notestein, first published in 1911. This scholarly work offers a comprehensive analysis of the witchcraft trials and persecutions that occurred in England during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Notestein examines the social, cultural, and political factors that contributed to the rise of witchcraft accusations and the subsequent legal proceedings against suspected witches. Beginning with the reign of Elizabeth I in 1558, the book traces the evolution of witchcraft beliefs and practices in England, from the widespread fear of demonic possession to the development of the witchcraft stereotype as a malevolent old woman who consorts with the devil. Notestein's work provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between religion, superstition, and the legal system during a transformative period in English history.

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