Título: Accused: British Witches Throughout History
Autor: Willow Winsham
Sinopse: The image of the witch - crook-nosed, unpleasant of disposition and with a penchant for harming her neighbors - is well established in the popular imagination. For hundreds of years the accusation of witchcraft has been levelld against women throughout the British Isles: such women were feared, persecuted, revered and reviled, with many ending their journeys at the stake or noose. Far from a mass of pitiable, faceless victims however, each case tells its own story, with a distinct woman at its heart, spanning the centuries down to the present. What did it really mean to be accused as a witch? Why, and by whom, were such accusations made? Was it possible to survive, and what awaited those who did? Prepare to delve into the captivating history of witchcraft with an in-depth exploration of some of the most fascinating and notorious women accused of being witches from across the British Isles. On a journey from 14th century Ireland to 20th century Hampshire, Accused examines the why, the how, and, most importantly, the who of these tantalizing and evocative cases. Using trial documents, contemporary pamphlets, church and census records and a wealth of other sources, eleven accused women are brought to life in a biographical approach that will take the reader back in time. Meticulously researched and skillfully and painstakingly woven, this book will be indispensable to anyone with an interest in the popular topic of the history of witchcraft and a love of fascinating and diverse individuals. Setting each of the "accused" in their social and historical context, Willow Winsham delivers a fresh and revealing look at her subjects, bringing her unique style and passion for detail to this captivating read.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Accused: British Witches Throughout History”, de Willow Winsham, publicado pela editora Pen & Sword Books, em 2016 e com 170 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Pen & Sword Books
Páginas: 170
Ano: 2016
Edição:
Linguagem: pt_BR
ISBN: 9781473850033
ISBN13: 9781473850033
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Pen & Sword Books costumam mergulhar em narrativas históricas detalhadas, muitas vezes com foco em conflitos militares e personagens marcantes do passado. A experiência de leitura é marcada por uma abordagem que combina rigor documental e relatos vívidos, seja em atlas cartográficos coloridos ou em histórias de operações secretas e campanhas esquecidas. O tom varia entre o analítico e o narrativo, com textos que exploram tanto o contexto estratégico quanto as histórias humanas envolvidas. O catálogo sugere um interesse por temas que vão da história militar europeia até biografias de figuras controversas e estudos sociais, com ritmo que pode ser tanto denso quanto acessível.
