Physical description; iv, 313 p. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Trials (Witchcraft) - Europe - History. Witchcraft - Europe - History. Persecution - Europe - History.
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In his latest book, bestselling author Erik Durschmied looks into the history of the witch delusion and the cruel butchers who hunted and executed so-called witches, from the Middle Ages to modern times. He explores the motivations of the real evil-doers - those who condemned, tortured and executed numerous innocent people. Did they act to uphold the received faith, or was it for self-protection? Was it out of personal vindictiveness or for public recognition? For political aims, or sheer greed to confiscate the wealth of their victims? Ranging from medieval times to, shockingly, the alleged SS Witch Project in the twentieth century, Durschmied tells a gripping and grisly tale. With its strong narrative and colourful cast of characters, including Joan of Arc, Luther, (the real) Dr Faust, the unfortunate children of Salem, and SS chief Heinrich Himmler, Whores of the Devil is a passionate investigation of some of the greatest cruelties in history.
Erik Durschmied is a television war correspondent for the BBC and CBS and has covered every major crisis, from Vietnam, Iran, Iraq, Belfast, Beirut, Chile to Cuba and Afghanistan. He has won numerous awards and is Professor of Military History at the Military Academy of Austria. He has written several very successful popular history books. Including the Hinges of Battle, How Chance and Stupidity have changed History, Unsung Heroes and the Weather Factor. He lives in Paris and Provence with his family.
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Librería: General Eclectic Books, Gray, ME, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. First Edition-Stated. 313 pp. Some scratches on rear cvr. of jacket, tiny tear top spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: 34804
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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002996469
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Librería: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: As New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. ISBN 0750940077. Hardback. Near Fine condition book in a Near Fine condition dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. No statement of later printing on copyright page. 20.00 (English pounds) original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6502641
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Librería: MW Books, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; iv, 313 p. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Trials (Witchcraft) Europe History. Witchcraft Europe History. Persecution Europe History. 1 Kg. Nº de ref. del artículo: 251150
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Librería: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. ISBN 0750940077. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine condition book in a Near Fine condition dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. 20.00 (English pounds) original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. Nº de ref. del artículo: 99096490
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