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Urban Magic in Early Modern Spain
Maria Tausiet
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Description for Urban Magic in Early Modern Spain
Hardcover. Drawing on the graphic and revealing evidence recorded by the different courts in early modern Saragossa, this book captures the spirit of an age when religious faith vied for people's hearts and minds with centuries-old beliefs in witchcraft and superstition. Series: Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
Drawing on the graphic and revealing evidence recorded by the different courts in early modern Saragossa, this book captures the spirit of an age when religious faith vied for people's hearts and minds with centuries-old beliefs in witchcraft and superstition.
Drawing on the graphic and revealing evidence recorded by the different courts in early modern Saragossa, this book captures the spirit of an age when religious faith vied for people's hearts and minds with centuries-old beliefs in witchcraft and superstition.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
Number of Pages
254
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137355874
SKU
V9781137355874
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About Maria Tausiet
María Tausiet is an independent scholar. Her research focuses on early modern Spanish religious history. She has published books on witchcraft and magic, demonic possession and the history of emotions, as well as a number of articles about aspects of the Catholic Reformation. She is currently preparing various works on the notion of immortality and its depiction in scientific and ... Read more
Reviews for Urban Magic in Early Modern Spain
“Maria Tausiet has greatly enhanced our understanding of witchcraft and the urban environment in early modern Spain. She makes excellent use of Inquisition records to explore the relationship between religion and magic in Saragossa, throwing invaluable light on mentalities there.” (Christopher Storrs, History - Journal of the Historical Association, December, 2015)