Witchcraft and Whigs: The Life of Bishop Francis Hutchinson (1660-1739)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Witchcraft and Whigs: The Life of Bishop Francis Hutchinson (1660-1739)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Andrew Sneddon
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:236
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreChristianity
Witchcraft
ISBN/Barcode 9780719096785
ClassificationsDewey:270.092
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Illustrations, black & white

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 31 October 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The first detailed account of the life and work of Bishop Francis Hutchinson (1660-1739), author of one of the most important witchcraft texts of the early modern period, An historical essay concerning witchcraft (1718). This work has captivated readers for centuries and still a vital source for those investigating witchcraft trials of the period -- .

Author Biography

Andrew Sneddon is Lecturer in International History at the University of Ulster -- .