Witches

by Nigel Suckling

Hecate, Morgan Le Fay, the trio of hags who huddle, round the cauldron in Macbeth: these are just a few of the witches explored in these fascinating pages. Some of the information is historical, revealing details about the infamous witch trials conducted throughout Europe and the New World/British Colonies. Other details are eye-opening: who would have imagined that witches could be great comedians? From spells to guard against them to legends about them from long ago, there’s plenty of enchantment here.

A beautifully produced, well researched and entertaining pocket history of witches. Included in this handy reference book is everything anyone ever wanted to know about witches - the myths, the legends, ancient lore and present day beliefs. Includes tales that fed the superstition; witches throughout history; recorded incidents from the Middle Ages; witches in fiction; and movies from the modern age.

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 28, 2006

Reviews

[Prom · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was easy enough to read. While it was packed full of the history of the torturing of accused witches through the beginning of the phenomenon, it was neither stirring nor engaging. Great to read in a waiting room or something. Not so much for an in depth look at witches.

[Alan Hughes · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a slight and inconsequential work but pleasing enough.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible layout. Mix of random facts and unsubstantiated theories on modern Witchcraft. Meh.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting little pick and mix of witchy history in the UK. Probably best for people with limited knowledge on the subject, rather than as an indepth analysis.