Matthew Hopkins

The Discovery of Witches (eBook, ePUB)

Unveiling the Dangers of Witchcraft: A Dark Tale of 17th Century England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Matthew Hopkins' 'The Discovery of Witches' is a captivating exploration of the witch trials that gripped England in the 17th century. Hopkins delves into the dark history of the witch hunts, portraying the hysteria and fear that fueled these events. The book is written in a meticulous and factual style, drawing on historical documents and accounts to paint a vivid picture of this troubling period in English history. Hopkins' narrative skillfully weaves together the personal stories of those accused of witchcraft with the societal and political factors that contributed to their persecution. The book provides readers with an in-depth analysis of the witch trials, shedding light on the cultural and religious beliefs that fueled the witch hunts. Hopkins' meticulous research and engaging storytelling make 'The Discovery of Witches' a must-read for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and the supernatural.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 108
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664144911
• Artikelnr.: 58447795

Autorenporträt

Matthew Hopkins(1620-1647) was an English witch hunter. Self-proclaimed as the "Witchfinder General", Hopkins and his associates were very active during the English Civil War, and fed into the propaganda and panic over witchcraft. Responsible for over one-hundred deaths, it has been figured that Hopkins accounted for about twenty percent of the total executions of English witches spanning from the 15th century to the 18th century. Since he and his partners were only active for fourteen months, that means that Hopkins killed more people than any other witch hunter in one-hundred and sixty years. Hopkins died young, and since the records of his birth and family were lost, he quickly became known as a monstrous figure in folk lore.