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Witch-Hunting in Scotland

Witch-Hunting in Scotland

Brian P. Levack

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2007
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Historia
ISBN:
9780415399425

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Witch-Hunting in Scotland presents a fresh perspective on the trial and execution of the hundreds of women and men prosecuted for the crime of witchcraft in Scotland.

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