Historians from the US, Europe, and Australia argue that the apparently unusual themes and stories from the period shed light on broader historical concerns in addition to their intrinsic value. Ten essays explore ghosts in early modern Europe, navigating between visions of heaven and hell on earth, images of the werewolf in demonological works, and other examples. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
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Werewolves, Witches, and Wandering Spirits: Traditional Belief and Folklore in Early Modern Europe
Historians from the US, Europe, and Australia argue that the apparently unusual themes and stories from the period shed light on broader historical concerns in addition to their intrinsic value. Ten essays explore ghosts in early modern Europe, navigating between visions of heaven and hell on earth, images of the werewolf in demonological works, and other examples. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
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| ISBN-13: | 9781931112086 |
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| Publisher: | Truman State University Press |
| Publication date: | 10/28/2002 |
| Series: | Sixteenth Century Essays and Studies |
| Pages: | 226 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d) |
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