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“Magisterial…Hutton concerns himself with the bad, black version of the craft that has terrified poor souls for centuries. His approach blends a broad geographic sweep with the detailed attention of microhistory.” Guardian (London)
“The Witch is an important work, representing more than twenty years of scholarly research…It provides a social, historical, and religious continuum based on impeccable research. But The Witch is more than a historical reference; it’s also a cautionary tale…In these tumultuous times, we would do well to learn from the history Hutton depicts.” Washington Post
“The book we have all been waiting for.” Diane Purkiss, author of The Witch in History
“An engrossing journey through the world of witches and witchcraft. Highly recommended for those fascinated by the nature and extent of the notorious European Witch Trials.” Tony Robinson, English actor and historian
“Eloquent, historically grounded, and global in reach, this is essential reading for anyone interested in the social and political context of witchcraft and the manipulation of supposed supernatural powers.” Timothy Darvill, OBE, author of Prehistoric Britain