Maleficium: Witchcraft and Witch Hunting in the West

By Gordon Napier

Uncover the dark history of witchcraft and witch hunting in the West. This non-fiction explores the Devil-haunted society of 1500s-1700s Europe, revealing the real conspiracy of witches, their familiar spirits, and harmful spells. From peasants to kings, all classes attributed calamities to malevolent witchcraft, sparking mass persecutions and burnings.

Discover the truth behind the myths: Who were the witch hunters? What inspired their beliefs? Were there real witches, and did they form a secret society or a surviving shamanic religion? Explore the roots of demonic possession, satanic pacts, and the Inquisitorial methods used to extract confessions. Delve into the social and political context of witch trials, and the psychological forces that drove both the accusers and the accused. Perfect for readers fascinated by history, religion, and the occult, this is a chilling and intriguing exploration of a dark chapter in Western civilization.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445665107
• ISBN13: 9781445665108
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages