Sketch of the Epidemic Religious Monomania, Which Occurred in Sweden, in the Year 1841 and 1842

by S Hanbury Smith

This gripping account of a religious epidemic in 19th-century Sweden sheds light on the psychology of mass hysteria and fanaticism. Smith provides a detailed description of the symptoms and behaviors of the affected individuals, and considers the social and cultural factors that may have contributed to the outbreak. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of psychology or religion.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020025026
• ISBN13: 9781020025020
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"