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Briggs, Robin.

The witches of Lorraine [electronic resource] / Robin Briggs. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. - 1 online resource (xii, 404 p.) : ill., map.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Based on the richest archive of witchcraft trials found in Europe, this title paints a vivid picture of life amongst the people of a small duchy on the border of France. Robin Briggs' examination of their beliefs in phenomena such as shapeshifting and werewolves proves a vital contribution to historical understanding of witchcraft.

ISBN: 9780191708947 (ebook) : No price

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Witchcraft--History.--France--Lorraine
Witches--History.--France--Lorraine

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Lorraine (France)--Social life and customs.

LC Class. No.: BF1582

Dewey Class. No.: 133.43094438