Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750
Ian Bostridge
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Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750
Published
1997
Publisher
Clarendon Press
Pages
274
ISBN-10
0198206534
Description
This book is about the significance of witchcraft in English public life (c.1650-c.1750), and deals with contemporary opinion regarding its theological, philosophical, and legal dimensions. Ian Bostridge discusses civil war politics, the writings of Thomas Hobbes, the debate about witchcraft at the time of the Glorious Revolution, and the disputes surrounding the repeal of Jacobean witchcraft legislation in 1736. He also examines the work of less familiar writers and propagandists such as Richard Boulton, Francis Hutchinson, and James Erskine of Grange, and balances this account of the gradual demise of witchcraft theory in England with a comparative case study of the debate in France. Finally, by asserting that witchcraft remained a serious topic of debate well into the eighteenth century, and that its descent into polite ridicule had as much to do with politics as with the birth of reason, Witchcraft and its Transformations offers a lively critique of current interpretations of English popular culture and political change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750?
This edition of Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750 has approximately 274 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750?
For most readers, Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750 typically takes between 5h 43m and 3h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,500 words
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What is the word count of Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750?
The estimated word count for Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750 is approximately 68,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750?
Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750 was written by Ian Bostridge.
When was Witchcraft and its transformations, c.1650-c.1750 published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.