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The term «witch-hunt» is quite widely used and occupies the
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WITCH-HUNT»
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witch-hunt in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
witch-hunt and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Witch-
Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem
Witch Trials
Sifting through the facts, myths, and half-truths surrounding the 1692 witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts, a historian draws on primary sources to explore the events of that time.
2
The Malleus Maleficarum
Mostly a compilation of superstition and folklore, the book was taken very seriously at the time it was written in the 15th century and became a kind of spiritual law book used by judges to determine the guilt of the accused"--From ...
Heinrich Kramer, James Sprenger, 2007
Edgar Award winner lan Rankin delivers a novel of espionage that rivals the classics of the genre, confirming his stature as one of the modern masters of suspense.
4
The Scottish
Witch-
Hunt in Context
A collection of essays on Scottish witchcraft and witch-hunting, which covers the whole period of the Scottish witch-hunt, from the mid-sixteenth century to the early eighteenth.
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Peter M. De Lorenzo, J. Putman Janice, 2011
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Escaping Salem: The Other
Witch Hunt of 1692
Describes the witch hunt that took place in Stamford, Connecticut, in 1692, detailing the story of Kate Branch, a seventeen-year-old afflicted by strange visions and given to wails of pain and fright, who accused several women of bewitching ...
A chilling, haunting ghost story that delves into the dark past of the 16th century Essex witch trials.
Small-town librarian Ophelia Jensen is finally starting to embrace her lot as one of the "chosen"—a psychic and folk magick practitioner, a.k.a. a witch.
9
The Thirteenth Sacrifice: A
Witch Hunt Novel
When young women start dying, Boston cop Samantha Ryan is the perfect person to investigate, for only she knows what the archais symbol carved into their flesh means.
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The
Witch-
Hunt in Early Modern Europe
Not only did judges often hear cases from many different areas within their
jurisdiction, but they did so over a long period oftime. Witch-hunts very often
occurred in waves, each rash oftrials having its own dynamic. When a witch-hunt
spanned ...
8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WITCH-HUNT»
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witch-hunt is used in the context of the following news items.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Shuts Down Anti-Walker Witch Hunt
The incredible abuse of power by Democrat prosecutors in Wisconsin, who staged a witch-hunt against Republicans and Governor Scott Walker that looked like ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
Mo Farah: Steve Cram condemns 'witch-hunt' against British runner
"It has begun to look like a bit of a witch-hunt against Mo," said Cram. "It seems as if some people are deliberately going after him and that is a shame.". «BBC Sport, Jun 15»
Tony Abbott says iron ore inquiry must not become a 'witch-hunt'
iron ore port hedland Tony Abbott: 'I think it is important to get to the facts and an inquiry may well be a very good way of doing that.' Photograph: David Gray/ ... «The Guardian, May 15»
British Muslims condemn terror laws for creating 'witch-hunt' against …
Anti-Muslim rhetoric and “endless 'anti-terror' laws” are in danger of creating a McCarthyite witch-hunt against Muslims, according to the signatories of a strongly ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
TIME Columnist Criticizes Journalists for Brian Williams 'Witch Hunt'
Earlier this week, TIME columnist Joe Klein wrote that the media appeared to be participating in a witch-hunt for the career of Brian Williams, in jeopardy after ... «Mediaite, Feb 15»
The Saido Berahino witch-hunt is ridiculous. Compare to Danny Ings …
The first is a young striker who does well at a club which is established in the Premier League, but which doesn't have a recent history of challenging for cups or ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
World Cup 2014: Wayne Rooney 'witch-hunt' annoys Phil Neville
Calls for Wayne Rooney to be dropped by England at the World Cup have turned into a "witch-hunt", according to his Manchester United coach Phil Neville. «BBC Sport, Jun 14»
David Cameron warns of 'gay witch-hunt' over child abuse claims
David Cameron fears a "witch-hunt" against gay people by those commenting online about child abuse allegations. The prime minister made his comment on ... «BBC News, Nov 12»
