Witchcraft narratives in Germany (Rothenburg, 1561-1652)
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Product Details
Author:
Alison Rowlands
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
256
Publisher:
Manchester University Press (January 20, 2026)
Imprint:
Manchester University Press
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781526195722
ISBN-10:
1526195720
Weight:
12.96oz
Dimensions:
6.14" x 9.21" x 0.54"
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List Price:
$36.95
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Series:
Studies in Early Modern European History
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Overview
Witchcraft narratives in Germany explains why witch-trials failed to gain momentum and escalate into 'witch-crazes' in certain parts of early modern Europe.
Centred on the German city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and its rural hinterland, the study draws on the city’s rich records to uncover the social and psychological tensions underlying witchcraft accusations and confessions. Remarkably, Rothenburg ob der Tauber saw just one execution for witchcraft between 1561 and 1652. This local pattern provides a vital counterpoint to prevailing historical narratives of widespread persecution, highlighting the ‘relative failure’ of witch-hunts in parts of Germany and questioning the assumption that mass trials were the early modern norm.
