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A review by kaylo88
Witches and Witch Hunts Through the Ages by Phil Carradice
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Thank you to the Author, publishers and Netgalley for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
A great read and an insightful account of the history of witches and the infamous witch hunts. The author exhibits remarkable knowledge on the subject and presents the content in a highly engaging style, which brings to life the stories of witches and their trials.
However, there were a few instances where the book felt slightly repetitive, and the excessive references to Arthur Miller's The Crucible were not to my liking. It would have been great to have delved deeper into the male attitudes towards women and the societal changes that eventually led to women becoming the primary target of witch hunters.
What truly stood out for me was the author's repeated mentions of Wales throughout the text, which is often overlooked in such historical accounts.
All in all, this book is a thoroughly enjoyable read that provides valuable insights into the history of witchcraft and the witch hunts.
A great read and an insightful account of the history of witches and the infamous witch hunts. The author exhibits remarkable knowledge on the subject and presents the content in a highly engaging style, which brings to life the stories of witches and their trials.
However, there were a few instances where the book felt slightly repetitive, and the excessive references to Arthur Miller's The Crucible were not to my liking. It would have been great to have delved deeper into the male attitudes towards women and the societal changes that eventually led to women becoming the primary target of witch hunters.
What truly stood out for me was the author's repeated mentions of Wales throughout the text, which is often overlooked in such historical accounts.
All in all, this book is a thoroughly enjoyable read that provides valuable insights into the history of witchcraft and the witch hunts.