Witches and Neighbours: The Social and Cultural Context of European Witchcraft by Robin Briggs - 1996

London: Harper Collins, 1966. First edition. Good/good +. In his brilliant and compelling reinterpretation of the course and causes of the withcraft fears and persecutions which bedevilled Europe for centuries, Robin Briggs draws on the latest research into the local realities behind the phenomenon. Briggs shows us a people diverting ordinary and not so-ordinary grievances into a complex structure of blaming and scapegoating slight chipping to dj at bottom spine and corners;tight;not clippedwater damage to bottom oc front cover;foxing First Edition AB39

Paperback. Good.

Fontana Press. J546A 1997, paperback, goed exemplaar

Viking Penguin, 1996. 1st. Hardback. Near Fine/Very Good+. Book is in excellent condition, very minor edge wear to DJ.

Fontana Press, 1997. Soft cover. Good. 457pp, index. Some sunning to spine and spotting to fore-edge but otherwise in very good condition

Paperback / softback. New. Witches and Neighbours is a highly original and unconventional analysis of a fascinating historical phenomenon. Unlike other studies of the subject which focus on the mechanisms of persecution, this book presents a rich picture of witchcraft as an all-pervasive aspect of life in early modern Europe.

UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2002. Paperback. New. 2nd edition. 416 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches.

Hardback. New. This text combines research with the author's investigations to produce an account of the role of witchcraft in the past. It argues that witchcraft - its belief and persecutions - cannot be explained by general causes but was as complex and changing as the society of which it formed a vital part.

Wiley-Blackwell, 2002-04-29. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!