
The History of Witchcraft in Europe
Darkness & Sorcery Collection: Lives of the Necromancers, The Witch Mania, Magic and Witchcraft, Glimpses of the Supernatural, Witch Stories…By John Ashton, William Godwin, Howard Williams, Frederick George Lee, Walter Scott, Jules Michelet, M. Schele de Vere, W. H. Davenport Adams, Charles Mackay, George Moir, Margaret Murray, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Bram Stoker, E. Lynn Linton, Wilhelm MeinholdLength176h 11m
About this audiobook
The History of Witchcraft in Europe' is a compelling anthology that traverses the murky waters of witchcraft's past through a diverse array of literary styles. This collection encapsulates a wide-ranging chronicle from medieval superstitions and the horrors of the witch hunts to the Romantic reinterpretation of witch folklore within a modern scholarly framework. The anthology highlights not only the dark narratives that have swirled around this theme but also represents pivotal transformations in the portrayal of witchcraft, underscored by critical texts which reveal the shifting intersection of fear, mysticism, and power dynamics in European societies. The authors contributing to this anthology, such as John Ashton, Bram Stoker, and Margaret Murray, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds influenced by various movements like Romanticism and the Enlightenment while embodying unique philosophical, historical, and literary insights. Their collective works offer a nuanced understanding of the sociopolitical fears and theological battles that historically fueled the witchcraft craze and its subsequent study. This anthology serves as a crucible where the myriad perspectives and interpretations regarding European witchcraft meld together, reflecting their disparate cultural contexts and personal ideologies. Reaching into 'The History of Witchcraft in Europe' provides an enriching academic experience. For the erudite reader and the curious novice alike, this anthology offers a panoramic view into the diverse narratives and analyses about witchcraft, presenting an opportunity to engage with the subject's complexity through well-crafted scholarship. The collection encourages readers to appreciate the historical evolution of witchcraft within Europe, challenging them to consider broader questions about human nature, fear, and the societal construct of otherness.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length176 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The History of Witchcraft in Europe
26Chapter VII.
2Preface
27Chapter VIII.
3PART I. EARLIER FAITH: Chapter I.
28Chapter IX.
4PART II. MEDIÆVAL FAITH
29Chapter X.
5Chapter I.
30Chapter XI.
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6Chapter II.
31Chapter XII.
7Chapter III.
32Chapter XIII.
8PART III. MODERN FAITH
33Chapter XIV.
9Chapter I.
34Chapter XV.
10Chapter II.
35Chapter XVI.
11Chapter III.
36Chapter XVII.
12Chapter IV.
37Chapter XVIII.
13Chapter V.
38Chapter XIX.
14Chapter VI.
39Chapter XX.
15Chapter VII.
40Chapter XXI.
16Chapter VIII.
41Chapter XXII.
17Chapter IX.
42Chapter XXIII.
18Chapter X.
43Chapter XXIV.
19Preface
44Preface
20Chapter I.
45Lives of the Necromancers
21Chapter II.
46Ambitious Nature of Man
22Chapter III.
47Examples of Necromancy and Witchcraft from the Bible
23Chapter IV.
48Greece
24Chapter V.
49Rome
25Chapter VI.
50Revolution Produced in the History of Necromancy and Witchcraft upon the Establishment of Christianity